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    Essayèrent (en. Tried)

    /ɛsɛjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Past form of the verb 'to attempt', indicating an effort.
    They attempted to solve the problem together.
    Ils essayèrent de résoudre le problème ensemble.
    Indicates an action attempted in the past.
    They attempted to arrive on time for the appointment.
    Elle essayèrent d'arriver à l'heure pour le rendez-vous.
    Involves an effort or an attempt without guarantee of success.
    They attempted to convince the public of their point of view.
    Ils essayèrent de convaincre le public de leur point de vue.
    May evoke an experience or an experiment carried out previously.
    The scientists attempted new research methods.
    Les scientifiques essayèrent de nouvelles méthodes de recherche.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to attempt', which comes from the Latin 'exagere' meaning 'to weigh, to evaluate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to attempt to
    to try to do something.
    essayer de
    having attempted
    having attempted something in the past.
    avoir essayé
    to try on the job
    to attempt in practice, in a real situation.
    essayer sur le tas

    Related Words

    attempt
    Attempt or test.
    essai
    trial
    The act of trying something.
    tentative
    experiment
    Practical attempt, often in a scientific context.
    expérience

    Slang Meanings

    To try something in a non-serious way.
    They just pretended to try.
    Ils ont juste fait semblant d'essayer.
    To try as an excuse.
    They 'tried' just to ease their conscience.
    Ils ont 'essayer' juste pour se donner bonne conscience.