A110 examples
essayer→ to tryFrench word meaning
"essayer" is an A1-level French word meaning "to try". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
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Example Sentences
A1Sports & Fitness
Leçons de natation
Emma a peur, mais elle essaie.
Emma is scared, but she tries.
A1Fairy Tales
Le renard et les raisins
Le renard essaie plusieurs fois.
The fox tries many times.
A1Everyday Situations
Trouver la bonne taille
Elle essaie le chemisier.
She tries on the shirt.
A1Everyday Situations
Au magasin de chaussures
'Puis-je les essayer?' demande-t-elle.
'Can I try these?' she asks.
A1Everyday Situations
Essayer des vêtements
'Puis-je l'essayer ?' demande-t-elle.
'Can I try this on?' she asks.
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