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to attempt
01
essayer, tenter
to try to complete or do something difficult
Transitive: to attempt sth | to attempt to do sth
Exemples
The climbers attempt to reach the summit before nightfall.
Les grimpeurs tentent d'atteindre le sommet avant la nuit.
Attempt
01
essai, tentative
the action or endeavor of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal, often one that is challenging
Exemples
The scientists ' attempt to develop a cure was met with several breakthroughs.
La tentative des scientifiques de développer un remède a été couronnée de plusieurs percées.
02
tentative
the act of initiating an attack or assault against a person, group, or place
Exemples
The burglar 's attempt to break into the house was thwarted by the alarm system.
La tentative du cambrioleur de pénétrer dans la maison a été contrecarrée par le système d'alarme.
03
tentative, attentat
an effort made to take someone’s life, often unsuccessfully
Exemples
There was an attempt on the CEO's life during the gala.
Il y a eu une tentative contre la vie du PDG pendant le gala.
Arbre Lexical
attempted
attempter
attempt
