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    Essayait (en. Was trying)

    /esɛjɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of attempting to do something.
    He was trying to understand the problem.
    Il essayait de comprendre le problème.
    To make an attempt to accomplish a task.
    She was trying to fix the car.
    Elle essayait de réparer la voiture.
    To make an effort to achieve a goal.
    They were trying to win the match.
    Ils essayaient de gagner le match.
    To put effort into an activity.
    You were trying to play the piano well.
    Tu essayais de bien jouer au piano.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'essayer', originating from the Latin 'exagere' meaning 'to lead astray' or 'to test'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to try to
    to make an attempt at something.
    essayer de
    to try something new
    to attempt a new approach or experience.
    essayer quelque chose de nouveau
    to give it a try
    to make an attempt.
    donner un essai
    to try until it works
    to persevere in one's efforts.
    essayer jusqu'à ce que ça marche

    Related Words

    attempt
    Attempt or experience during which something is tested.
    essai
    try
    Action of trying or attempting something.
    tentative
    experience
    Test or trial to gain knowledge.
    expérience
    to test
    Putting to the test to verify something.
    tester

    Slang Meanings

    To try insistently.
    He really tried, he didn't give up.
    Il a vraiment essayé, il n'a pas lâché l'affaire.
    To go out of one's way.
    She went out of her way to pass her exam.
    Elle s'est décarcassée pour réussir son exam.