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    Essayaient (en. Were trying)

    /esɛjɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    They were trying to achieve something.
    They were trying to finish the project on time.
    Ils essayaient de finir le projet à temps.
    They were experimenting with an idea or concept.
    The scientists were trying to prove their theory.
    Les scientifiques essayaient de prouver leur théorie.
    They were seeking to accomplish a specific task.
    The students were trying to solve the math problem.
    Les élèves essayaient de résoudre le problème de mathématiques.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'essayer', originating from the Latin 'exagiare', meaning 'to test'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to try to do something
    to attempt to accomplish a task
    essayer de faire quelque chose
    to try something new
    to experiment with a new idea
    essayer quelque chose de nouveau
    to try without success
    to attempt without succeeding
    essayer sans succès

    Related Words

    attempt
    attempt or test
    essai
    fitting
    process of trying on clothes
    essayage
    to try
    to make an attempt or effort
    essayer

    Slang Meanings

    To attempt without much hope.
    He tries so much, but it doesn't work, he's just making 'essayaient'.
    Il essaie tellement, mais ça ne marche pas, il fait juste des 'essayaient'.
    To make a quick try without preparation.
    He made a try, a quick shot, like an 'essayaient'!
    Il a fait un essai, un coup d'kit, comme un 'essayaient' !