essayer

Definitions of essayer
  1. verb
    put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
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    type of:
    enfiler, mettre
    put clothing on one's body
  2. verb
    put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
    synonyms: expérimenter, tester
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    type of:
    juger, se faire une opinion
    form a critical opinion of
  3. verb
    make an effort or attempt
    synonyms: s'efforcer, tenter, tâcher
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    lutter, se battre
    make a strenuous or labored effort
    s'efforcer, tâcher
    attempt by employing effort
    courir le risque, prendre le risque, risquer, tenter sa chance
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    exposer au danger, risquer
    expose to a chance of loss or damage
    peiner, travailler
    strive and make an effort to reach a goal
    s'appliquer
    try very hard to do something
    s'aventurer, se hasarder
    put at risk
    prendre le risque
    take a risk; perform a daring act
    type of:
    agir, entrer en action, prendre des mesures
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  4. verb
    take a sample of
    synonyms: faire l'essai de, goûter
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    type of:
    consommer, prendre, se reservir
    serve oneself to, or consume regularly
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