tenter
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tenter
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to attempt
La navigatrice va tenter la traversée de l'Atlantique en solitaire.The sailor will attempt a solo crossing of the Atlantic.
b. to try
J'ai tenté de parler à mon ami mais il a refusé de m'écouter.I tried to talk to my friend, but he refused to listen to me.
a. to tempt
Le diable a tenté Jésus dans le désert pendant 40 jours.The Devil tempted Jesus in the desert for 40 days.
a. to be tempting
Cette croisière aux Caraïbes me tente beaucoup !That Caribbean cruise is really tempting!
b. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Tu veux t'inscrire à la salle de sport avec moi ? - Non, ça ne me tente pas.Do you want to join the gym with me? - No, I don't feel like it.
Ça te tente d'aller au ciné ce soir ?Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
Conjugations
Indicative of "tenter"
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