French Expression · Intermediate
Faire l'effort
To make the effort / To try hard
Pronunciation: FAIR l'ef-FOR
Meaning
To exert oneself or try hard to accomplish something.
Example
Il faut faire l'effort de comprendre l'autre.
One must make the effort to understand the other.
Practice tips
- Practice Faire l'effort out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.