essai
essay
The French word 'essai' is used in the same context as its English counterpart 'essay'. It is a short piece of writing on a particular subject, typically written by a student as part of an assignment or examination. In French, 'essai' can also refer to a trial or attempt, similar to the English 'try' or 'attempt'.
Example sentences using: essai
C'est juste un essai.
It's just a test.
In this context, 'essai' means 'test'. This sentence can be used in various situations where someone performs an action or creates something as a test or trial.
J'ai besoin de faire un essai avant l'examen final.
I need to take a test before the final exam.
Here, 'un essai' refers to a 'test' or 'trial', and it is intended to be taken prior to 'l'examen final' (the final exam). It indicates that somebody wants to do some practice testing before the main examination.
Le nouvel essai de l'écrivain est très intéressant.
The writer's new trial is very interesting.
In this example, 'essai' refers to a 'trial' or 'attempt', not necessarily linked to testing activities. It can be applied to refer to an attempt in producing a piece of work, referring here to a writer's new piece of work.