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strive in French

strive in French is s'efforcer, s'appliquer, combattre — strive means to make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.

strive in French

s'efforcer
verb
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
s'appliquer
verb
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
combattre
verb
To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.

What does "strive" mean?

  1. verb To make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.
    "She strives to improve her writing with every draft."

strive in a sentence

  • She strives to improve her writing with every draft.
  • The company strives to reduce its carbon footprint each year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "strive" in French?

"strive" in French is s'efforcer, s'appliquer, combattre. strive means: To make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.

How do you use "strive" in a sentence?

Example: "She strives to improve her writing with every draft." In French, "strive" is s'efforcer, s'appliquer, combattre.

Are there other ways to say "strive" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "strive": s'efforcer, s'appliquer, combattre.

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