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    D'essayer (en. To try)

    /de.ɛ.se.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put to the test or attempt to achieve something.
    He decided to try new recipes.
    Il a décidé d'essayer de nouvelles recettes.
    To make an attempt to obtain a result.
    She is trying to learn to play the piano.
    Elle essaie d'apprendre à jouer du piano.
    To attempt to understand or explain.
    The teacher tried to explain the lesson.
    L'enseignant a essayé d'expliquer la leçon.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the verb 'essayer' in Old French, derived from the Latin 'exagere' which means 'to put to the test'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    trying something new
    To experience an unprecedented activity.
    essayer quelque chose de nouveau
    trying to understand
    To make an effort to grasp a subject or situation.
    essayer de comprendre
    trying to
    An expression that precedes an action that one attempts to carry out.
    essayer de

    Related Words

    attempt
    The act of attempting something.
    tentative
    test
    An attempt to verify a functioning.
    test
    experience
    The act of living or trying something new.
    expérience

    Slang Meanings

    Quick test
    Give it a quick try to see if it works.
    Fais un essai rapide pour voir si ça fonctionne.
    Try without pressure
    Go ahead, just try it for fun.
    Allez-y, essaie juste pour le fun.