Lutter (en. To struggle against)

/ly.te/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To fight against difficulties or adversities.
She struggles for her rights.
Elle lutte pour ses droits.
To strive to overcome an obstacle or a challenge.
We must fight against injustice.
Nous devons lutter contre l'injustice.
To participate in a competition or a conflict.
He is struggling in the boxing ring.
Il lutte sur le ring de boxe.

Etymology

From Latin 'luctari', meaning 'to fight'.