attempted

• Qualifie une action qui a été entreprise ou essayée, souvent en sous-entendant qu'elle a échoué ou n'a pas abouti.

Describes an action that was tried or undertaken, often implying it was unsuccessful or incomplete.

1. Tried but not successfulB2formal

   Describes an action that was tried but did not succeed.

   tenté mais échoué

   • The police arrested him for attempted robbery.
   • She was charged with attempted murder.
   • The attempted escape was foiled by the guards.

   Synonymesabortivefruitlessfutileunsuccessfulvain

   Antonymesaccomplishedcompletedsuccessful

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une action visant à accomplir quelque chose, surtout de difficile.

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult.

1. Try to do somethingB1formal

   To make an effort to achieve or complete something, often something difficult.

   Essayer de faire quelque chose

   • She attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
   • He attempted to solve the complex equation.
   • The team attempted to break the world record.

   Synonymesendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

2. Try to achieve a goalB1formal

   To try to accomplish a specific task or objective.

   Tenter d'atteindre un objectif

   • They attempted to finish the project before the deadline.
   • She attempted to learn a new language in three months.
   • He attempted to win the championship for the third time.

   Synonymesaimendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

   Antonymesabandonforgoignoreneglectskip