essayer

[e-sei-ey]

essayer Definition

• 1. to try or attempt something
• 2. to test or sample something

Using essayer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "essayer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I will essayer to finish the project by Friday.

• Example

  She essayered the new recipe and found it delicious.

• Example

  He essayered different methods before finding the best one.

• Example

  The company is essayering a new product line.

essayer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for essayer

• attempt
• try
• undertake
• sample
• test

Phrases with essayer

• essayer de

  to try to do something

  Example

  Je vais essayer de finir le projet avant vendredi. (I will try to finish the project by Friday.)

• essayer quelque chose sur le tas

  to try something out by doing it

  Example

  Il a appris à conduire en essayant sur le tas. (He learned to drive by trying it out.)

• essayer avant d'acheter

  to try before you buy

  Example

  Le magasin offre la possibilité d'essayer avant d'acheter. (The store offers the opportunity to try before you buy.)

Origins of essayer

from Old French 'essai', meaning 'trial' or 'test'

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Summary: essayer in Brief

'Essayer' [e-sei-ey] means to try or attempt something, or to test or sample something. It can be used in various contexts, such as trying a new recipe or testing a new product line. The phrase 'essayer de' means 'to try to do something,' while 'essayer quelque chose sur le tas' means 'to try something out by doing it.'