French word

expérimenter

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspeʁimɑ̃te/

Meaning

  • verbtry

Example

Je vais expérimenter cette recette ce week-end.

I'm going to try this recipe this weekend.

Illustration for expérimenter (try)

More examples

Il aime expérimenter en cuisine le week-end.

He likes to experiment in the kitchen on weekends.

Core concept

A hands-on trial of something, followed by observing its effects and learning from the result.

Common phrases

  • expérimenter en cuisine

    experiment in the kitchen

  • expérimenter avec une recette

    experiment with a recipe

  • expérimenter un médicament

    test a medication

Similar words

essayer: Try something once, such as clothing or food, to see how it suits or tastes.
tester: Try equipment or a method to check how well it works or performs.

Definition in French

Tester une méthode ou une chose pour en observer l'effet, ou vivre une expérience afin d'en tirer une connaissance.

Word origin

French expérimenter comes from Latin experimentari, derived from experiri, meaning 'to try' or 'to test'.

Usage tips

  • Expérimenter often sounds more deliberate or technical than essayer, especially when testing a method, system, or process.

Other meanings

  • experimentverb
  • experienceverb

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