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chaque petit effort compte

/ʃak pə.ti.t‿ɛ.fɔʁ kɔ̃t/
phrase★Intermediate— every little effort counts
informal

The idea that even small or seemingly insignificant efforts contribute meaningfully to a larger goal or outcome.

Ne sous-estime pas tes progrès : chaque petit effort compte.

Don't underestimate your progress: every little effort counts.

Dans l'apprentissage d'une langue, chaque petit effort compte.

In language learning, every little effort counts.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the cumulative value of small actions over time.

Collocations

chaque petit pasevery small stepchaque petit gesteevery small gesture

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Related Phrases

petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nidproverb
little by little, the bird makes its nest
les petits ruisseaux font les grandes rivièresproverb
small streams make great rivers

💡Pro Tip

Encouragement

Use this phrase to motivate someone by acknowledging their small but meaningful contributions.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'chaque' (each), 'petit effort' (small effort), and 'compte' (counts), emphasizing the importance of incremental progress.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to encourage perseverance and to highlight the significance of consistent, small actions in achieving long-term goals.

Word Breakdown

chaque
each
determiner
+
petit effort
small effort
noun phrase
+
compte
counts
verb
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