Attempt vs Endeavor vs Strive vs Test vs Try

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Attempt

Top 2000 (courant) B2 noun

Endeavor

Formel Top 3000 (courant) B1

Strive

Top 2000 (courant) C1 verb

Test

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 noun

Try

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 verb

Le plus formel: Endeavor

	Attempt	Endeavor	Strive	Test	Try
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/əˈtempt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈtempt/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɪnˈdɛv.ər// 🇺🇸 //ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ//	🇬🇧 /["/straɪv/","/straɪvz/","/strəʊv/","/straɪvd/","/ˈstrɪvn/","/ˈstraɪvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/straɪv/","/straɪvz/","/strəʊv/","/straɪvd/","/ˈstrɪvn/","/ˈstraɪvɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/test/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/test/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/traɪ/","/traɪz/","/traɪd/","/ˈtraɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/traɪ/","/traɪz/","/traɪd/","/ˈtraɪɪŋ/"]/
Sens	To try to do something.	To try hard to do something.	To work hard to achieve something.	An exam to check knowledge or skills.	to make an effort to do something
Exemple	Her attempt to climb the mountain was met with several challenges.	We will endeavor to meet the project deadline.	We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.	I have a math test tomorrow and I need to study.	I will try my best to finish the project on time.
Registre	Neutre	Formel	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR	B2	B1	C1	A1	A1
Nature grammaticale	noun		verb	noun	verb
Collocations	successful, abortive, botched, make, succeed in, abandon, succeed, fail, in an/​the attempt, attempt at, attempt by, an attempt on somebody’s life, at the first, second, etc. attempt, in the first, second, etc. attempt, successful, abortive, botched, make, succeed in, abandon, succeed, fail, in an/​the attempt, attempt at, attempt by, an attempt on somebody’s life, at the first, second, etc. attempt, in the first, second, etc. attempt	make an endeavor, a noble endeavor, personal endeavor	hard, mightily, desperately, after, against, for	demanding, difficult, gruelling/​grueling, do, sit, take, result, score, conditions, in a/​the test, on a/​the test, test in, exhaustive, extensive, rigorous, number, series, have, undergo, carry out, take place, confirm something, demonstrate something, result, data, statistics, test for, test on, exhaustive, extensive, rigorous, number, series, have, undergo, carry out, take place, confirm something, demonstrate something, result, data, statistics, test for, test on, good, critical, crucial, pose, provide, put somebody/​something to the test, case, the acid test, the litmus test, stand the test of time	desperately, frantically, furiously, decide to, dare (somebody) to, bother to, be just trying to do something, be only trying to do something, give up trying, desperately, frantically, furiously, decide to, dare (somebody) to, bother to, be just trying to do something, be only trying to do something, give up trying
Antonymes	abandon, give up, quit	abandon, give up, stop	relax, surrender, give up	guess, ignore, neglect	give up, quit, avoid
Erreurs fréquentes	'Attempted to' is often confused with 'tried to'., Learners sometimes use 'attempt' without an object, which is incorrect., Confusion between 'attempt' (to try) and 'achieve' (to succeed).	Confused with 'endeavor' vs 'endeavoured'; not all varieties use the British spelling., Using 'endeavor' without stating what is being endeavored., Incorrectly using 'endeavor' in everyday casual speech.	'Strive' is often confused with 'strive for'; remember it needs 'to' before a verb., Some learners use 'strived' as the past tense, but it's 'strove' or 'strived' depending on context., Mixing up 'strive' with 'thrive' due to similar sounds.	Confused with 'testify' — they mean different things., Using 'test' as a countable noun incorrectly., Mixing up 'tested' and 'testing’ in verb forms.	Using 'try' with a noun instead of a verb (e.g., 'try a bike' instead of 'try riding a bike'), Confusing 'try' with 'test' — 'try' suggests effort, while 'test' implies evaluation, Using 'try' without context, making the intention unclear
Notes d'usage	Use 'attempt' when referring to trying to achieve something, especially when the outcome is uncertain. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts but may sound a bit formal in casual conversation.	Use in formal contexts, such as academic settings or professional writing. Avoid in casual conversations.	Use 'strive' in contexts where you want to emphasize effort towards a goal. It's appropriate in both formal and informal situations but may sound overly dramatic for casual conversations.	Used in educational contexts for quizzes or exams. Can also refer to trials in scientific or real-world situations. Avoid in informal contexts unless using slang.	Use 'try' when suggesting attempts. It's suitable for informal and formal settings. Avoid using it with absolute outcomes, as it conveys effort rather than guarantee.

Questions fréquentes : Attempt vs Endeavor vs Strive vs Test vs Try

Quelle est la différence entre Attempt, Endeavor, Strive, Test et Try ?

Attempt: To try to do something. Endeavor: To try hard to do something. Strive: To work hard to achieve something. Test: An exam to check knowledge or skills. Try: to make an effort to do something

Lequel est le plus formel : Attempt, Endeavor, Strive, Test et Try ?

Endeavor est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Attempt, Endeavor, Strive, Test et Try ?

Strive est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Attempt, Endeavor, Strive, Test et Try sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Attempt: B2, Endeavor: B1, Strive: C1, Test: A1, Try: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Attempt: Her attempt to climb the mountain was met with several challenges. Endeavor: We will endeavor to meet the project deadline. Strive: We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards. Test: I have a math test tomorrow and I need to study. Try: I will try my best to finish the project on time.

Puis-je utiliser Attempt, Endeavor, Strive, Test et Try de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Attempt, Endeavor, Strive, Test et Try sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.