# How to Say “to try on” in French

**essayer** /esɛjˈe/: to try on

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “essayer” is /esɛjˈe/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Shopping & Markets](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/vocabulary/shopping-markets.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "essayer" in French?

The IPA pronunciation is /esɛjˈe/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "essayer" mean in English?

"essayer" translates to "to try on" in English. It belongs to the Shopping & Markets category.

### Is "essayer" formal or informal in French?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday French conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Shopping & Markets Phrases

- ["a baguette" → une baguette](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-baguette.md): /yn baɡˈɛt/
- ["some croissants" → des croissants](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/some-croissants.md): /de- kʁwasˈɑ̃/
- ["an apple" → une pomme](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/an-apple.md): /yn pˈɔm/
- ["a strawberry" → une fraise](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-strawberry.md): /yn fʁˈɛz/
- ["some bread" → du pain](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/some-bread.md): /dy- pˈɛ̃/
- ["a shirt" → une chemise](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-shirt.md): /yn ʃəmˈiz/

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