Translations

triedadjective
more tried
Comp.
most tried
Super.
UK
/traɪd/
US
/traɪd/
The tried method of baking the cake always yields the best results.
La méthode éprouvée pour préparer ce gâteau donne toujours les meilleurs résultats.
tryverb

tried

Past Simple

tried
Past Simple
tried
Past Participle
trying
Gerund
UK
/traɪ/
US
/traɪ/
She will try to finish her homework before dinner.
Elle essaiera de finir ses devoirs avant le dîner.
essayerAu sens de tester ou d’évaluer.
He decided to try the new software to see if it improved his workflow.
Il a décidé d'essayer le nouveau logiciel pour voir si cela améliorait son flux de travail.
jugerSens juridique.
The court will try the defendant next month.
Le tribunal jugera le prévenu le mois prochain.
mettre à l'épreuveAu sens de soumettre à une forte épreuve.
The relentless heat tried the marathon runners' stamina.
La chaleur accablante a mis l'endurance des marathoniens à l'épreuve.
Additional translations
tenterPlus soutenu.
testerAu sens d’évaluer par un essai.
éprouverPlus soutenu.

Definitions

triedadjective
Tested and proven to be reliable or effective.
The tried method of baking the cake always yields the best results.
tryverb
To make an attempt or effort to do something.
She will try to finish her homework before dinner.
To test something to see if it is suitable or effective.
He decided to try the new software to see if it improved his workflow.
To subject someone to trial in a court of law.
The court will try the defendant for the alleged crimes next month.
To strain or tax the powers of; to put to a severe test.
The relentless heat tried the marathon runners' stamina.