Translation
to test, to try out
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Word origin
From English test, itself from Old French test ('earthen pot'), from Latin testum, the vessel used to assay metals.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- test
- English cognates
- test
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | teste | testais | testai | testerai | testerais |
| tu | testes | testais | testas | testeras | testerais |
| il/elle | teste | testait | testa | testera | testerait |
| nous | testons | testions | testâmes | testerons | testerions |
| vous | testez | testiez | testâtes | testerez | testeriez |
| ils/elles | testent | testaient | testèrent | testeront | testeraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | teste | testasse |
| tu | testes | testasses |
| il/elle | teste | testât |
| nous | testions | testassions |
| vous | testiez | testassiez |
| ils/elles | testent | testassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | teste |
| nous | testons |
| vous | testez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- testant
- Past participle
- testé · testée · testés · testées
Examples
.
The machine must be tested before it is sold.
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She is trying out a new method with her pupils.
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We tested three different models.
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Children test their parents' patience.
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We will test the software tomorrow morning.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 10: tester, gagnant, nation and 7 more words.