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persévérance (noun)

Perseverance; persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay.

💬 Example

"La persévérance est essentielle pour atteindre ses objectifs."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a person named 'Percy' who is very 'severe' (stern) and never gives up on his very long 'dance' (ance). Percy th...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing with 'patience' → Using 'persévérance' when 'patience' is more appropriate.

Incorrect verb collocation → Saying 'faire persévérance' instead of 'faire preuve de persévérance' or 'avoir de la persévérance'.

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