essayer
Meanings
Verb
1. to test, to try on (transitive)
2. to try, to attempt (catenative)
3. to try one's hand (reflexive)
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J'essaie vraiment d' t'aider sans m'oublier.
I'm truly trying to help you without forgetting myself.
J'ai essayé d'apprendre le piano.
I tried to learn [to play] the piano.
Essayez cette chemise.
Try this shirt on.
J'ai essayé de ne pas surréagir.
I tried not to overreact.
Il a essayé, et il l'a fait.
He tried, and he got it.
J'essaie de le faire.
I'm trying to do that.