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j'essayais juste de

i was just trying to

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i was just trying to Used to explain or justify what you were attempting to do. It is followed by an infinitive.
FR: J'essayais juste de t'aider.
EN: I was just trying to help you.

J'essayais juste de répondre à ta question.

I was just trying to answer your question.

— Souvenirs de Marnie (2014)

J'essayais juste de détendre l'atmosphère.

I was just trying to lighten the mood.

J'essayais juste de ne pas avoir de problèmes.

I was just trying to avoid getting into trouble.

— Ratatouille (2007)

J'essayais juste de retrouver votre nom.

I was just trying to remember your name.

— La Main de Dieu (2021)