J'essayais (en. I was trying)

[ʒ‿esɛjɛ]

Synonyms

  • essayais de
  • expérimentais
  • tentais

Slang Meanings

To try as best as one can
I was trying my best to finish this project.
Je j'essayais tant bien que mal de finir ce projet.
To try without guarantee
I was trying without a promise of success, but I'm doing my best.
Je j'essayais sans promesse de réussir, mais je fais de mon mieux.