I was just trying to

I was just trying to be nice.

Je cherchais simplement à être gentil.

I was just trying to answer your question.

J'essayais simplement de répondre à votre question.

— When Marnie Was There (2014)

I was just trying to stop the fight.

J’essayais simplement d’arrêter la bagarre.

I was just trying to put my mask on.

J'essayais juste de mettre mon masque.

— All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

I was just trying to get up on the roof and see if I could signal for help.

J'essayais simplement de monter sur le toit pour voir si je pouvais signaler que j'avais besoin d'aide.

— Die Hard (1988)

That time, I was just trying to save you.

À ce moment-là, j'essayais simplement de te sauver.

— Shoplifters (2018)

I was just trying to be friendly.

J’essayais simplement d’être amical.

I was just trying to remember your name.

J'essayais juste de me souvenir de votre nom.

— The Hand of God (2021)

I was just trying to help him.

J’essayais juste de l’aider.

— Mercy (2026)

I was just trying to stay out of trouble.

J'essayais juste d'éviter les ennuis.

— Ratatouille (2007)