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    Essayant (en. Trying)

    e.se.jɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To try to achieve or accomplish.
    He is trying to finish his project.
    Il est en train d'essayer de finir son projet.
    To make an attempt.
    I tried to understand the problem.
    J'ai essayé de comprendre le problème.
    To test an idea or a solution.
    They are trying a new learning method.
    Ils essayent une nouvelle méthode d'apprentissage.

    Etymology

    The word 'essayant' comes from the verb 'essayer', which means to attempt or experiment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to try something
    To attempt to do or understand an action or a concept.
    essayer quelque chose
    to try to
    To make an attempt to accomplish something.
    essayer de
    to try on the job
    To perform a practical experiment.
    essayer sur le tas

    Related Words

    trial
    An attempt to do something.
    essai
    attempt
    An action aimed at achieving something.
    tentative
    test
    An evaluation or trial to verify an idea.
    test

    Slang Meanings

    Trying desperately.
    He is in a phase of trying everything, even wacky stuff.
    Il est dans une phase d'essayant tout, même des trucs loufoques.
    Making frequent attempts.
    She is always in trying mode, no idea is too crazy.
    Elle est toujours en mode essayant, aucune idée n'est trop folle.