Tâchaient (en. Were trying)
/taʃɛ/
Synonyms
- s'attacher
- travailler
- s'efforcer
Slang Meanings
To make an effort without really believing in it.
He was just trying to please, without real motivation.
Il tâchait juste pour faire plaisir, sans réelle motivation.
To try to do things in one’s own way, often without following the rules.
She was trying to circumvent the rules to save time.
Elle tâchait de contournant les règles pour gagner du temps.