Objectif de cette leçon : ne plus confondre TRY TO et TRY -ING — effort vs expérimentation.
Niveau B1
Essayer : TRY TO ou TRY -ING ?
Piège #67 – Effort vs expérimentation
La règle
TRY TO + infinitif
Faire un effort pour (difficulté)
- I tried to open the door. (J’ai essayé d’ouvrir)
- Try to understand. (Essaie de comprendre)
→ Action difficile à accomplir
TRY + -ING
Tester, expérimenter (solution)
- Try eating less sugar. (Essaie de manger moins)
- Try turning it off. (Essaie d’éteindre)
→ Suggestion, alternative
Astuce : TRY TO = tentative difficile | TRY -ING = "et si tu essayais de..."
Exercice — 10 questions
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Question 1
I tried · the door but it was locked.
Question 2
If the sauce is too salty, try · a little cream.
Question 3
She tried · but she couldn’t.
Question 4
If you can’t sleep, try · some warm milk.
Question 5
I’m trying · weight.
Question 6
Try · the volume, maybe it’s too low.
Question 7
He tried hard · her.
Question 8
Try · it differently next time.
Question 9
I tried · the door open with all my strength, but it wouldn’t budge.
Question 10
Try · the recipe, it might work better this time.