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    S'efforçait (en. Was trying)

    /s‿efɔʁ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To attempt to achieve something with determination.
    He was striving to finish his work on time.
    Il s'efforçait de terminer son travail à temps.
    To put energy into a task.
    She was striving to understand the lesson despite its difficulty.
    Elle s'efforçait de comprendre la leçon malgré sa difficulté.
    To act in a way that overcomes obstacles.
    They were striving to solve the problem together.
    Ils s'efforçaient de résoudre le problème ensemble.
    To seek to improve one’s skills.
    He was striving to learn a new language.
    Il s'efforçait d'apprendre une nouvelle langue.

    Etymology

    From the verb "s'efforcer," derived from the Latin "exfortiare."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make efforts
    To put in a certain amount of energy or application to succeed.
    faire des efforts
    to strive to do something
    To do everything possible to accomplish a task.
    s'efforcer de faire quelque chose
    to strive to improve
    To work to increase one’s skills or quality.
    s'efforcer à améliorer
    to have difficulty in making an effort
    To encounter difficulties in getting motivated or making an effort.
    avoir du mal à s'efforcer

    Related Words

    effort
    Force or energy expended to achieve a goal.
    effort
    application
    Demonstration of focus or diligence in a task.
    application
    perseverance
    Ability to keep trying despite failures or obstacles.
    persévérance

    Slang Meanings

    To work hard
    He works very hard to pass his exams.
    Il bosse très dur pour passer ses examens.
    To get moving
    She needs to get moving a little more to finish her project.
    Elle doit se bouger un peu plus pour finir son projet.