English–French

“struggle” in French

French

Alsobatailler

Pronunciation

IPA/lyt/

Example

La lutte contre le froid est difficile en hiver.

The struggle against the cold is difficult in winter.

Illustration for lutte (struggle)

How to say “struggle” in French

“Struggle” in French is lutte.

A sustained push and pull against an opponent or a difficult force, whether physical or moral.

Full entry for lutte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lutte

La lutte pour l'égalité continue chaque jour.

The fight for equality continues every day.

Tips for using lutte

  • Lutte is feminine, so the usual form is la lutte, and its common patterns are lutte contre for resistance and lutte pour for a cause.

Other French words for “struggle”

J'ai dû batailler pour obtenir ce visa.

I had to struggle to get this visa.

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