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J'essayais d'économiser autant d'argent que possible.

I was trying to save as much money as possible.

J'essayais d'être solidaire.

I was trying to show my support.

J'essayais d'encourager.

I was trying to encourage them.

J'essayais d'être polie.

I was trying to be polite.

J'essayais d'éviter qu'ils se battent.

I was trying to stop them from fighting.

— Un Soleil (2019)

J'essayais d'organiser notre éternité.

I was trying to organize our eternity.

— Pour l'éternité (2025)

Cela faisait plus d'un an que j'essayais d'obtenir ça.

I had been trying to get that for over a year.

— L'Accusé (2017)

J'essayais d'aider.

I was trying to help.

— Le Facteur (1994)

J'essayais d'être poli.

I was trying to be polite.

Moi, j'essayais d'écrire.

I was trying to write.

— Moulin Rouge ! (2001)