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    Tentative (en. Attempt)

    /tɑ̃.ta.tiv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Done with hesitation, without certainty.
    He made a timid attempt to apologize.
    Il a fait une tentative timide pour s'excuser.
    Provisional, which could be subject to change.
    The date of the meeting is tentative.
    La date de la réunion est tentative.
    Showing a willingness to try.
    His first response was rather tentative.
    Sa première réponse était plutôt tentative.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tentativus', derived from 'tentare' which means to try.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    attempt to approach
    Attempt to get closer to something.
    tentative d'approche
    rescue attempt
    Attempt made to save a difficult situation.
    tentative de sauvetage
    friendly attempt
    Attempt made for a friendly purpose.
    tentative amicale

    Related Words

    trial
    Action of testing or attempting something.
    essai
    project
    Planned or considered intention.
    projet
    approach
    Method or way of dealing with a problem.
    approche

    Slang Meanings

    Trial
    It's just a trial, we'll see how it goes.
    C'est juste une tentative, on verra bien ce que ça donne.
    Trying something without commitment
    I'm making an attempt, but that doesn't mean I'm going to take it seriously.
    Je fais une tentative, mais ça ne veut pas dire que je vais le faire sérieusement.