s'efforça

tried

→ se
phrase Rare #40,109
tried A literary past-tense form of s’efforcer, usually followed by de and an infinitive.
FR: Il s'efforça de rester calme.
EN: He tried to stay calm.

Yamada s'efforça de contenir sa colère envers son patron.

Yamada tried to contain his anger toward his boss.

Danègre s'efforça de rire.

Danègre tried to laugh.

Elle s'efforça de faire son devoir.

She made an effort to do her homework.