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s'efforcer

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Definition: to try hard, endeavor, do one's best to

Je m'efforce de faire mes devoirs avant le dîner - I really try to finish my homework before dinner.

Elle s'est efforcée de tout expliquer - She did her best to explain everything.

Related: un effort - effort

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