experiment

expérience

Essai réalisé pour découvrir quelque chose ou vérifier si une idée fonctionne.

En anglais simple : A test done to discover something or find out whether an idea works.

• We did an experiment in class.
• The experiment showed that light affects growth.
• Have you checked the results of your experiments?

Comment l'utiliser : experiment on something (The experiment on plant growth lasted six weeks.); experiment with something (Their experiment with different materials produced useful results.)

Synonymes : test, trial

Expressions courantes : science experiment, conduct an experiment, experiment with something

expérimenter, faire des expériences

Effectuer des essais pour découvrir des faits ou vérifier une idée.

En anglais simple : To carry out tests to discover facts or check an idea.

• Scientists experiment to find answers.
• The team experimented on mice.
• Are they experimenting with a new treatment?

Comment l'utiliser : experiment on someone/something (The researchers experiment on cells grown in the laboratory.); experiment with something (We experimented with chemicals under controlled conditions.)

Synonymes : conduct experiments, test

Expressions courantes : experiment on something, experiment with chemicals

essayer, expérimenter

Essayer différentes choses ou méthodes pour voir leurs effets ou découvrir ce qui plaît.

En anglais simple : To try different things or methods to see what happens or what you like.

• I like to experiment with food.
• She experimented with different hairstyles.
• Why not experiment by adding a little lemon?

Comment l'utiliser : experiment with something (She likes to experiment with new recipes.); experiment by doing something (We experimented by moving the sofa next to the window.)

Synonymes : try things out

Expressions courantes : experiment with something, experiment with colors