try – essayer

(Pronounced es-say-ay)

To remember that try is pronounced es-say-ay (essayer) in French, use the following mnemonic.

"Try writing," said the teacher. "Essays are the only way (essayer) to improve."

Examples of essayer (try) in a sentence

J'essaie de comprendre la leçon. 

(I am trying to understand the lesson.)

On essaie toujours d'apprendre quelque chose de nouveau. 

(We always try to learn something new.)

Il essaie de faire de son mieux. 

(He tries to do his best.)