S'efforçant (en. Striving)
[s‿efɔʁsɑ̃]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Making sustained efforts to accomplish something.
He is striving to understand his lessons well.
Il s'efforçant de bien comprendre ses leçons.
Trying energetically to reach a goal.
She is striving to pass her exams.
Elle s'efforçant de réussir ses examens.
Committing to a constant effort.
We are striving to improve our performance.
Nous nous efforçons d'améliorer notre performance.
Etymology
The word 's'efforçant' comes from the verb 's'efforcer', which is derived from the Latin 'efforciari'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
striving to
Doing everything possible to achieve a goal.
s'efforcer de
striving for
Making an effort to achieve a specific result.
s'efforcer à
Related Words
effort
Effort is an attempt to accomplish something that requires work.
effort
perseverance
Perseverance is the ability to keep trying despite difficulties.
persévérance
Slang Meanings
The act of hanging on despite obstacles.
He showed his striving even in the face of adversity.
Il a montré son s'efforçant, même face à l'adversité.
Trying to do something difficult.
She is always in striving mode when it comes to learning a new language.
Elle est toujours en mode s'efforçant quand il s'agit d'apprendre une nouvelle langue.