I was trying
Past progressive I conjugation of try.

I was trying

I was trying to lose 20 lbs in 10 weeks.
Je tentais de perdre 20 livres en 10 semaines.
I was trying to lose 20 lbs in 10 weeks.
Je visais à perdre 20 livres en 10 semaines.
That's not at all what I was trying to say.
C'est pas du tout ce que j'essayais de dire.
I was trying to provoke a reaction, and it worked.
J'essayais de provoquer une réaction et ça a marché.
I was trying to be professional, but there's a limit.
Je voulais rester professionnelle, mais il y a des limites.
I was trying to help you, and Craig started talking...
J'essayais de t'aider, et Craig a commencé à parler...
I was trying, but it's hard when you're distracted.
J'ai essayé, mais c'est difficile quand tu es distrait.
I was trying to prove that you weren't worthy of him.
J'essayais de prouver que vous n'étiez pas digne de lui.
As I was trying to say, there's a protocol.
Comme j'essayais de te dire, il y a un protocole.
I was trying, but it's hard when you're distracted.
J'ai essayé, mais c'est difficile quand tu es distraite.
It wasn't the marriage that I was trying to keep secret.
Ce n'était pas mon mariage que j'essayais de garder secret.
You're part of the family I was trying to protect.
Tu fais partie de la famille que je veux protéger.
I was trying to say the words, but I couldn't.
J'essaye de dire les mots, mais je ne peux pas.
I was trying to get my uncle into the country.
J'essayais de faire entrer mon oncle dans le pays.
That's what I was trying to say the other day.
C'est ce que j'essayais de dire l'autre jour.
I was trying to lose 20 lbs in 10 weeks.
Je suis en train de perdre 20 livres en 10 semaines.
I was trying to make a joke at your expense.
J'ai essayé de faire une blague à vos dépens.
I was trying to earn my salvation by being perfect.
J'essayais de gagner mon salut en étant parfait.
He said I was trying to corrupt his son!
Il a dit que je voulais pervertir son fils !
I was trying to tell you, the wedding is in Vegas.
J'ai essayé de te prévenir, le mariage est à Vegas.
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