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How do you say "can i try this on" in French?

Je peux essayer ça

Phrase Noun

In French, "can i try this on" is Je peux essayer ça.

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Pronunciation

Say zhuh puh ay-SAY-yay sah, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft y glide in essayer.

Grammar notes

Je peux essayer ça is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

can i try this on

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How to remember Je peux essayer ça

Essayer shares a root with the English word essay, both about attempting or trying something out.

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Questions about Je peux essayer ça

How do you pronounce Je peux essayer ça?

Say zhuh puh ay-SAY-yay sah, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft y glide in essayer.

Is Je peux essayer ça formal or casual?

Je peux essayer ça is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Je peux essayer ça used in French?

Je peux essayer ça is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can i try this on).

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