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    Efforts (en. Efforts)

    ef-fort

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A series of attempts aimed at achieving something.
    His efforts to become a writer were rewarded with a publishing contract.
    Ses efforts pour devenir écrivain ont été récompensés par un contrat de publication.
    Expenditure of physical or mental energy.
    He made considerable efforts to complete this project.
    Il a fourni des efforts considérables pour terminer ce projet.
    A contribution or sacrifice for a common goal.
    The team's efforts were essential to win the match.
    Les efforts de l'équipe ont été essentiels pour gagner le match.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'esforz', derived from Latin 'exfortiare' meaning 'to bring forth with force'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make efforts
    To invest oneself or apply oneself to a task.
    faire des efforts
    to put heart into the work
    To work with passion and dedication.
    mettre du cœur à l'ouvrage
    to provide efforts
    To produce a quantity of energy or work.
    fournir des efforts
    joint efforts
    To collaborate with others in an activity.
    efforts conjoints
    sustained efforts
    To maintain a steady energy over an extended period.
    efforts soutenus

    Related Words

    efficiency
    Ability to achieve a goal with the least resources possible.
    efficacité
    determination
    Firm resolution to pursue a goal despite difficulties.
    détermination
    perseverance
    Ability to continue acting even in the face of obstacles.
    persévérance

    Slang Meanings

    hustle
    He really put in his efforts; it was a hustle.
    Il a bien mangasé ses efforts, ça a été la bousculade.
    to pound the pavement
    To get this job, he had to pound the pavement and make efforts.
    Pour obtenir ce job, il a fallu battre le pavé et fournir des efforts.