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trying

/ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/

trying on

trying out

trying to

tryingnoun

tryings

Translations

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

Definitions

The act of making an effort or attempt to do something.

The trying of new recipes is her favorite hobby.

tryinggerund / present participle

/ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/

Used as an adjective derived from the present participle of 'try', e.g., "trying circumstances".

Translations

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

Definitions

Causing distress or difficulty; challenging to endure.

The trying circumstances of the long journey tested their patience.

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tryverb

trying

ing-form

tried

Past Simple

tried

Past Participle

trying

ing-form

/traɪ/

Translations

essayer

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

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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give up

trynoun

Definitions

An attempt or effort to do something.

She gave it a try, but couldn't solve the puzzle.

In rugby, a score achieved by grounding the ball in the opponent's in-goal area.

He scored a try in the final minutes of the game, securing the victory for his team.

In American football, a conversion attempt taken after a touchdown.

The kicker missed the try, leaving the score tied.

tryadjective

Definitions

Relating to or used for testing, proving, or sampling (now chiefly in compounds).

The engineer opened the try cock to inspect the boilers pressure.