he tried to
Il a essayé de retenir sa colère.
He tried to hold back his anger.
Il a essayé de frapper à la porte.
He tried to knock on the door.
Il a essayé de se suicider mais a échoué.
He tried to commit suicide but failed.
Il a essayé de contourner le sujet.
He tried to avoid the subject.
Il a essayé de vendre son vieux canapé.
He tried to sell his old sofa.
He tried to kiss me.
Il a essayé de mettre fin à leur querelle.
He tried to end their quarrel.
Il a essayé de rendre sa femme heureuse, mais il n'y est pas parvenu.
He tried to make his wife happy, but he didn't succeed.