It depends on the sense of the word. It could mean an essay, a written text with a set of characteristics.
It could also mean a try, as in give it a try.
Essai OR Un Test
je faisais un essai = I made an attempt, I tried
un jean in french means jeans in english
un classeur (masc.) is a binder in French.
un drapeau is a flag in French.
a map
Un ruban (masc.) is a ribbon in English.
Un miroir (masc.) is "a mirror" in English.
un appartement is a flat, an apartment in English.
'un nounours' is a Teddy bear in French.
Un cadeau translates to a gift in English.
"Un bâton" in French translates to "a stick" or "a rod" in English.