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How to say “try harder” in French

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try harder

French · Français

slang

Translation

essaie plus fort

Romanization

essaie plus fort

Pronunciation

ess-ay ploo for

When to use it

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

essaie plus fort — a quick line during a competitive match for "try harder".

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How do you say "try harder" in French?+

You say "essaie plus fort" in French. The romanized form is "essaie plus fort", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ess-ay ploo for".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "ess-ay ploo for" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "essaie plus fort".

When should I use it?+

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.