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effort

English translation of effort

effort

The French word 'effort' is used much like the English word 'effort'. It refers to the exertion of physical or mental power. It can be used in various contexts, like making an effort to complete a task, or the effort taken to achieve something.


Example sentences using: effort

Chaque effort compte.

English translation of Chaque effort compte.

Every effort counts.

This sentence emphasizes that every little bit of hard work is important and contributes to the final outcome.

Leur effort collectif a payé.

English translation of Leur effort collectif a payé.

Their collective effort paid off.

This suggests that the combined effort of a group of people led to a successful or good outcome.

Ce projet nécessite un effort considérable.

English translation of Ce projet nécessite un effort considérable.

This project requires considerable effort.

The phrase is pointing out the potential difficulty or challenge of a project, and it's saying that it will require a lot of work or effort to complete.

Il faut faire un effort pour comprendre.

English translation of Il faut faire un effort pour comprendre.

One has to make an effort to understand.

This sentence implies that understanding will not come easily and that one must strive or work hard to achieve it.

L'effort en vaut la peine.

English translation of L'effort en vaut la peine.

The effort is worth it.

This statement is expressing that the energy expended, or the effort made, will be rewarded and is therefore worthwhile.

Elle a fait un grand effort pour sourire.

English translation of Elle a fait un grand effort pour sourire.

She made a great effort to smile.

The phrase indicates that it was hard for the woman to smile, maybe due to emotional or physical struggle, yet she tried.

Le succès vient avec l'effort.

English translation of Le succès vient avec l'effort.

Success comes with effort.

This sentence signifies the link between hard work and resulting success.

C'est un effort pour lui de parler.

English translation of C'est un effort pour lui de parler.

It's an effort for him to talk.

The phrase is suggesting that talking is for some reason difficult for him, and it involves significant effort on his part.

Nous apprécions votre effort continu.

English translation of Nous apprécions votre effort continu.

We appreciate your ongoing effort.

The statement is acknowledging and expressing gratitude for the continual hard work or effort provided by someone.

Sans effort, il n'y a pas de résultats.

English translation of Sans effort, il n'y a pas de résultats.

Without effort, there are no results.

This phrase indicates that to achieve something or to see results, efforts need to be made.

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