How do you say "I've worked hard" in French?

"I've worked hard" in French is "J'ai beau trimer". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I've worked hard’ in French

Q: What does "J'ai beau trimer" mean in English?

"J'ai beau trimer" means "I've worked hard" in English. Usage tip: [Avoir beau + verb] means doing something in vain: [j'ai beau trimer] is closer to [I can work as hard as I like, it still doesn't help] than simply [I've worked hard]. You can reuse it with other verbs: [J'ai beau essayer, ça ne marche pas].

J'ai beau trimer

zheh e bo tree-meh

[zheh e bo tree-meh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Avoir beau + verb] means doing something in vain: [j'ai beau trimer] is closer to [I can work as hard as I like, it still doesn't help] than simply [I've worked hard]. You can reuse it with other verbs: [J'ai beau essayer, ça ne marche pas].

Phrase Breakdown

[zheh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to refer to themselves.

Example

J'ai faim.

I am hungry.

[e]

have

Used to indicate possession.

Example

J'ai un livre.

I have a book.

beau

[bo]

though

Expressing a concession or contrast.

Example

J'ai beau essayer, je n'y arrive pas.

Though I try, I can't manage.

trimer

[tree-meh]

work hard

To toil or labor intensively.

Example

Il faut trimer pour réussir.

One has to work hard to succeed.

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