Tenter
Try
Language note: Note its synonym 'essayer', another common verb for 'to try'.
Culture note: 'Tenter' can also imply a sense of adventure or tempting fate.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Tenter
[tawn-tay]
Attempt
To try to accomplish or complete something.
Nous devons tenter notre chance.
We must take our chance.
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