French Word · Intermediate
Essayer
To try / To attempt
Pronunciation: eh-say-YAY
Meaning
To make an attempt or effort to do something.
Example
J'aimerais bien essayer ce nouveau restaurant.
I'd really like to try this new restaurant.
Practice tips
- Practice Essayer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.