je ferai de mon mieux
The English phrase "I will do my best" is translated into French as je ferai de mon mieux.
This phrase is used to make a promise that you will put as much effort as possible into achieving a specific goal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), ferai (will do), de (of), mon (my) and mieux (best).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ferai is the future tense of faire, which means to do or make.
Did you know?
- In professional French settings, saying je ferai de mon mieux can sometimes be perceived as a subtle way of hedging or avoiding a firm guarantee of success.
- The word mieux comes from the Latin 'melius', which is the comparative form of 'bonus' (good). In French, it functions as both 'better' and 'best' depending on the context.
- In very formal written French, you might see the phrase je m'efforcerai de…, which shifts the focus from the 'result' of the best effort to the 'struggle' and 'striving' involved.
Examples in context
- En tout cas, je ferai de mon mieux.At any rate, I will do my best.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the phrase with the expression "En tout cas" (At any rate).Tatoeba #11756486 by lbdx, translation #37663 by CM
- Bien, je ferai de mon mieux.Good, I will do my best.This sentence is useful for showing the phrase used after "Bien" (Good).Tatoeba #3651816 by ViveLaRosiere, translation #3651765 by furoraceltica
- Je ferai de mon mieux pour t'aider.I will do my best to help you.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the phrase to express an intention to help someone.Tatoeba #13002793 by glossboss, translation #13002795 by glossboss
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Example conversation
Lucas is nervous about a project and Manon encourages him.
- LucasJe ne sais pas si je peux réussir.I don't know if I can succeed.
- ManonTu as toutes les capacités, Lucas.You have all the skills, Lucas.
- LucasD'accord, je ferai de mon mieux.All right, I will do my best.
- ManonC'est tout ce qui compte.That is all that matters.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, je, mieux, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
