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• Qualifie ce qui a été testé ou éprouvé et a démontré son efficacité ou sa fiabilité. Peut aussi se dire d'une personne qui a fait ses preuves.

Describes something that has been tested and proven to be effective or reliable.

1. Tested and proven usefulB2formal

   Having been tested and shown to be effective or correct.

   éprouvé (testé et efficace)

   • This is a tried method for solving complex equations.
   • The recipe is a tried approach to making perfect bread.
   • They rely on tried techniques for their research.

   Synonymesdependableprovedprovenreliabletestedtime-testedtrusty

   Antonymesunprovenuntestedunverified

2. Tested and proven reliableB2formal

   Having been tested and shown to be trustworthy or dependable.

   éprouvé, fiable

   • She is a tried and trusted member of the team.
   • The company uses only tried suppliers for its materials.
   • His advice is always tried and reliable.

   Synonymesdependableestablishedprovenreliabletestedtime-testedtried and truetrustworthyvalidated

   Antonymesunprovenunreliableuntested

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de faire une tentative ou un effort pour accomplir quelque chose.

A verb used to express the act of making an attempt or effort to do something.

1. AttemptA1formal

   To make an effort to do or accomplish something.

   tenter / essayer

   • I tried to call you yesterday.
   • She tried her best to win the race.
   • He tried opening the window but it was stuck.
   • They tried a new recipe for dinner.

   Synonymesattemptendeavoressayseekstrivestruggleundertakeventure

   Antonymesabandonavoidforgoignoreneglectskip

2. Test or SampleA1informal

   To use or taste something briefly to see if it suits you.

   essayer (pour tester ou goûter)

   • Try this wine; it's excellent.
   • Try on these shoes before buying them.
   • You should try the local cuisine.
   • Let me try that game on your phone.

   Synonymessampletastetesttry out

3. Examine in CourtC1formallegal

   To hear and decide on a legal case in court.

   juger (en justice)

   • The judge will try the case next month.
   • The court tried the defendant for theft.
   • They tried several suspects in the trial.

   Synonymesadjudicatedecidedeterminehearjudge

Variantes phrasaltry fortry ontry out