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Mettre des vêtements ou des chaussures pour voir s'ils vont bien ou sont à la bonne taille.

En anglais simple : To put on clothes or shoes to see whether they fit or look good.

• Can I try on this dress?
• He tried the shoes on yesterday.
• She is trying on coats in the shop.

Comment l'utiliser : try something on (Try this jacket on before buying it.)

Expressions courantes : try on something, try on a coat, try on these shoes

tenter, entreprendre

Essayer de réaliser une tâche ou commencer une activité.

En anglais simple : To attempt a task or begin an activity.

• He tried on the task despite his doubts.
• Would she try on such a bold undertaking?
• They tried on the venture with little money.

Comment l'utiliser : try on something (He was willing to try on the difficult task.)

Synonymes : attempt, undertake

Expressions courantes : try on something, try on a task