Épuisés (en. Exhausted)

/epɥize/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a state of great physical or mental fatigue.

After a long day of work, they were completely exhausted.

Après une longue journée de travail, ils étaient complètement épuisés.

Can also refer to a situation of lack of energy or resources.

The team members were exhausted after several months of intensive projects.

Les membres de l'équipe étaient épuisés après plusieurs mois de projets intensifs.

Refers to a set of resources or a person that can no longer give more.

The campaign budget was exhausted before the end of the quarter.

Le budget de la campagne a été épuisé avant la fin du trimestre.

The word 'épuisé' derives from the verb 'épuiser', which comes from the Latin 'exhaurire' meaning 'to empty, to exhaust'.

to be on edge

To be very tired or stressed.

être sur les nerfs

to need rest

Refers to exhaustion and the need to recover.

avoir besoin de repos

to stretch oneself thin

To push someone or something to its limits.

tirer sur la corde

exhaustion

A state of great fatigue, often physical or emotional.

épuisement

fatigue

A state of weariness or exhaustion.

fatigue

resources

Available elements that can be used.

ressources

Hugging the pillow

After the party, I was so tired that I was hugging the pillow.

Après la fête, j'étais tellement fatigué que j'étais en train d'étreindre le coussin.

To be completely run down

After that marathon, I am totally run down.

Après ce marathon, je suis totalement à plat.