try
Why don't you try?
Qu'est-ce que tu essayes de dire ?
What are you trying to say?
Tu essayes de frapper fort avant de disparaître ?
Are you trying to make a big impact before disappearing?
— Chute libre (1993)
Si tu essayes de te justifier, c'est que tu mens.
If you're trying to justify yourself, that means you're lying.
— Central do Brasil (1998)
C'est ce que tu essayes de me dire ?
Is that what you're trying to tell me?
Est-ce que tu essayes vraiment de perdre du poids ?
Are you really trying to lose weight?