exert

exercer

Utiliser son pouvoir, son influence ou une pression pour agir sur quelqu’un ou quelque chose.

En anglais simple : To use power, influence, or pressure to affect someone or something.

• Parents exert a strong influence on children.
• The government exerted pressure on the company.
• This small magnet exerts a surprisingly strong force.

Comment l'utiliser : exert something on someone/something (The company exerted pressure on its suppliers.); exert control over someone/something (She exerts control over every part of the business.)

Synonymes : apply, exercise, wield

Expressions courantes : exert pressure, exert influence, exert control, exert force

faire un effort, se dépenser

Dépenser beaucoup d’énergie ou de force pour faire quelque chose.

En anglais simple : To use a lot of energy or strength to do something.

• Don't exert yourself in this heat.
• He exerted himself during the final part of the race.
• She rarely exerts herself enough to feel tired.

Comment l'utiliser : exert oneself (You need to exert yourself to climb that hill.)

Synonymes : make an effort, push oneself

Contraires : rest, relax

Expressions courantes : exert yourself, exert oneself, exert one's strength