essayer

Meanings

• Verb

  Essayer means to try or attempt in French.

  - "Je vais essayer ce nouvel restaurant."
  - "Nous essayons de comprendre le problème."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with essayer
balayer , gazer , rayer

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Variants

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essay , essayed , essayer , essayers , essaying , essays

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'essayer' which means 'to test' or 'to try'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'essayer' is pronounced 'es-sah-yay' in French.

2. The French word 'essayer' is related to the English word 'essay'.

3. The French verb 'essayer' is used in many idiomatic expressions, such as 'essayer de se faire une idée' (to get an idea) and 'essayer de se faire une idée claire' (to make up one's mind).

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Related Concepts

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1. Essai: An essay is a literary piece that expresses the author's thoughts and ideas on a particular topic. The term comes from the French word 'essayer', meaning 'to try' or 'to test'.

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Culture

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The word 'essayer' is used extensively in French literature and language, representing the concept of perseverance and determination. It is often used in the context of problem-solving and learning new things.

How to Memorize "essayer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine trying or attempting to do something in French. Visualize the word 'essayer' written out and pronounced in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'essayer' with the idea of trying or attempting something new. Remember that it's a French word and think of the French flag or the Eiffel Tower to help remember its origin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Essay and Try' to remember the meaning of the word 'essayer' in French.

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