attempt in French
attempt in French is tentative, attentat, tenter — attempt means to try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
attempt in French
tentative
The action of trying at something. [1530]
attentat
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]
tenter
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
essayer
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
What does "attempt" mean?
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verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
"He attempted the marathon despite his injury."
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noun An effort to do something, especially one that may fail.
"His first attempt at the exam didn't go well."
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attempt in a sentence
- He attempted the marathon despite his injury.
- She attempted to fix the leak herself before calling a plumber.
- His first attempt at the exam didn't go well.
- The rescue attempt was called off due to bad weather.
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What is "attempt" in French?
"attempt" in French is tentative, attentat, tenter. attempt means: To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
How do you use "attempt" in a sentence?
Example: "He attempted the marathon despite his injury." In French, "attempt" is tentative, attentat, tenter.
Are there other ways to say "attempt" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "attempt": tentative, attentat, tenter, essayer.
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