effort
/ɛ.fɔʁ/noun★Beginner💡 attempt or exertion to achieve something
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The exertion of physical or mental energy to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle
Elle a fourni beaucoup d'efforts pour terminer son projet.
She put in a lot of effort to complete her project.
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The word 'effort' is often used to describe the amount of work or energy put into an activity.
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Common Usage
'Effort' is often used with the verb 'faire' (to make) as in 'faire un effort'.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'esfort', from 'es-' (out) + 'fort' (strong), meaning 'strength' or 'force'.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'effort' can refer to both physical and mental exertion, similar to its usage in English.
Word Breakdown
es-
out
prefixfort
strong
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