tenter

Definitions of tenter
  1. verb
    try presumptuously
    synonyms: induire en tentation
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    type of:
    convaincre, persuader
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  2. verb
    dispose or incline or entice to
    synonyms: attirer
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    type of:
    faire une offre, inviter à
    ask someone in a friendly way to do something
  3. verb
    try to seduce
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    type of:
    allumer, exciter
    stimulate sexually
  4. verb
    give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
    synonyms: provoquer
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    type of:
    exciter, remuer, secouer
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  5. verb
    make an effort or attempt
    synonyms: essayer, s'efforcer, 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)
  6. verb
    provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
    synonyms: appâter, séduire
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    type of:
    provoquer, stimuler
    provide the needed stimulus for
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