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    Essais (en. Tests)

    /esɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A text that presents a personal reflection on a subject.
    He wrote several essays on literature.
    Il a écrit plusieurs essais sur la littérature.
    A test of something.
    The tests of this new engine were conclusive.
    Les essais de ce nouveau moteur ont été concluants.
    An attempt or trial of something.
    His culinary trials proved to be very creative.
    Ses essais en cuisine se sont révélés très créatifs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exagium', which means 'test' or 'weight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    trials and errors
    A learning method through practice by making mistakes.
    essais et erreurs
    clinical trials
    Studies aimed at evaluating new medical treatments.
    essais cliniques
    literary essays
    Written works on various subjects with a personal approach.
    essais littéraires

    Related Words

    to test
    To put something to the test.
    tester
    experience
    A practical evaluation of a hypothesis.
    expérience
    exam
    A formal assessment of knowledge.
    examen

    Slang Meanings

    Awkward attempt
    This dish was an awkward attempt, but at least it's edible.
    Ce plat était un essai maladroit, mais au moins il est comestible.
    Trying to do something crazy
    He made a parachute jump trial without training.
    Il a fait un essai de saut en parachute sans formation.