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.