essay

US /ˈes.eɪ/
UK /ˈes.eɪ/
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essai, dissertation

a short piece of writing on a particular subject.

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She wrote an essay on the history of art.
Elle a écrit un essai sur l'histoire de l'art.
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Students are required to submit a 500-word essay.
Les étudiants doivent soumettre un essai de 500 mots.
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tenter, essayer

to attempt or try.

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He will essay to climb the highest peak.
Il va tenter de gravir le plus haut sommet.
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Let us essay a new approach to the problem.
Essayons une nouvelle approche du problème.
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