strive

s’efforcer

Faire de grands efforts pendant un certain temps pour atteindre un objectif.

En anglais simple : To try very hard over time to achieve something.

• We strive to do our best.
• She strove to improve her English.
• All members should strive for a fair solution.

Comment l'utiliser : strive to do something (We strive to give every customer good service.); strive for something (She strives for excellence in everything she does.)

Synonymes : try hard, endeavor

Expressions courantes : strive for something, strive to improve, strive toward something

lutter

Lutter contre quelqu’un ou quelque chose dans un combat ou un désaccord.

En anglais simple : To struggle against someone or something in a fight or disagreement.

• They strove against a powerful enemy.
• The rivals continued to strive for control.
• He strives with those who oppose him.

Comment l'utiliser : strive against someone/something (They strove against forces far stronger than their own.); strive with someone (The brothers strove with each other for power.)

Synonymes : contend, struggle

Expressions courantes : strive against something, strive with someone