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    S'efforça (en. Tried)

    /s‿efɔʁsɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To apply will or efforts to achieve something.
    He endeavored to complete his project on time.
    Il s'efforça de terminer son projet à temps.
    To apply oneself with perseverance in a task.
    She endeavored to learn the language quickly.
    Elle s'efforça d'apprendre la langue rapidement.
    To try with determination to reach a goal.
    They endeavored to win the match.
    Ils s'efforcèrent de gagner le match.

    Etymology

    This verb comes from Old French 'esforcier', which means 'to make efforts'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to endeavor to
    To seriously attempt to achieve a goal.
    s'efforcer de
    to make efforts
    To work hard to accomplish something.
    faire des efforts
    to endeavor to learn
    To put in effort to gain knowledge.
    s'efforcer d'apprendre

    Related Words

    effort
    Work or energy expended to achieve a goal.
    effort
    to sweeten
    To make something sweeter or more pleasant.
    dulcifier
    perseverance
    To continue despite difficulties.
    persévérance

    Slang Meanings

    To give it your all
    He gave it his all to pass this exam.
    Il a fait un max pour réussir cet examen.
    To dig in to do it
    She dug in to do it, it wasn't easy.
    Elle a fouillé pour le faire, c'était pas évident.