No. 4,285 in French
essais
"Essais" means "attempts" or "trials" in English.
In a sentence
Les essais effectués en laboratoire ont donné des résultats prometteurs.
The tests conducted in the laboratory yielded promising results.
Here, 'essais' refers to scientific tests or experiments performed to verify hypotheses or obtain information, often used in a research context.
Il a écrit plusieurs essais sur les questions sociales de notre époque.
He wrote several essays on the social issues of our time.
In this usage, 'essais' refers to written pieces aiming to analyze or discuss specific topics, demonstrating its literary or academic meaning.
Les essais de cette nouvelle technique sont en cours pour élaborer un produit final.
The trials of this new technique are underway to develop a final product.
In this context, 'essais' refers to attempts or trials conducted to test or perfect a method or approach, often related to innovation or development.
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