We all witnessed his failed attempt at an impromptu speech during the party.
On a tous assisté à sa tentative ratée de discours improvisé pendant la fête.
His failed attempt to cheat during the exam earned him an official warning.
La tentative ratée de copie pendant l'examen lui a valu un avertissement officiel.
He struggled to open the snap fastener, cursing after the third failed attempt.
The candidate's failed attempt to explain why he was late annoyed the exam panel.
Their failed attempt at mediation left both sides even more distrustful.
His first failed attempt to start a business made him more cautious but also more determined.
Sa première tentative avortée de créer une entreprise l'a rendu plus prudent mais déterminé.
That failed attempt at making up only made their relationship even more fragile.
Cette tentative ratée de réconciliation a rendu leur relation encore plus fragile.
The smoke-filled kitchen was proof of his failed attempt at making a flambé dish.
La cuisine enfumée témoignait de sa tentative ratée de préparer un plat flambé.
They reacted with amusement to their friend's failed attempt at making a perfect soufflé.
Ils réagirent avec amusement à la tentative ratée de leur ami de préparer un soufflé parfait.
The news broke about a failed attempt to hijack a small aircraft.
La nouvelle est tombée concernant une tentative ratée de détournement d'un petit avion.
This failed attempt at mediation shows that both sides still refuse to compromise.
Cette tentative infructueuse de médiation montre que les deux parties refusent encore tout compromis.
The junked boat was a reminder of their failed attempt at sailing.
Le bateau hors d'usage était un rappel de leur tentative ratée de naviguer.
With each failed attempt, he felt like he was back to square one.
À chaque tentative ratée, il avait l'impression de revenir à la case départ.