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trying

UK
/ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/
trying on
trying out
trying to

Translations

tryingnoun
tryings
pl
essaiau sens d’action de tester ou d’essayer quelque chose
The trying of new recipes is her favorite hobby.
L’essai de nouvelles recettes est son passe-temps préféré.
Additional translations
tentativeau sens d’effort ou de tentative pour faire quelque chose
tryinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/
Used as an adjective derived from the present participle of 'try', e.g., "trying circumstances".
éprouvantse dit surtout d’une situation ou d’une épreuve difficile à supporter
The trying circumstances of the long journey tested their patience.
Les circonstances éprouvantes du long voyage ont mis leur patience à l’épreuve.
Additional translations
pénibleregistre courant
Synonyms
difficult
challenging
demanding
taxing
arduous
strenuous
exhausting
testing
Antonyms
easy
simple
effortless
uncomplicated
tryverb

trying

Gerund

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.
Synonyms
attempt
endeavor
strive
test
experiment
seek
tackle
assay
Antonyms
give up
quit
abandon
relinquish
cease

Definitions

tryingnoun
The act of making an effort or attempt to do something.
The trying of new recipes is her favorite hobby.
tryinggerund / present participle
Causing distress or difficulty; challenging to endure.
The trying circumstances of the long journey tested their patience.
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.
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