Épuisées (en. Exhausted)
/epɥize/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
The state of someone who can no longer continue due to fatigue.
After a long day of work, she was completely exhausted.
Après une longue journée de travail, elle était complètement épuisée.
Eliminated or consumed, without resources.
The natural resources of this region are almost exhausted.
Les ressources naturelles de cette région sont presque épuisées.
The state of being drained of one's strength or energy.
The runners were all exhausted after the competition.
Les coureurs étaient tous épuisés après la compétition.
Etymology
From the verb 'épuiser', which comes from the Latin 'exhaurire', meaning 'to empty'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to exhaust one's strengths
To use up all one’s energy.
épuiser ses forces
to be at the end of one's nerves
To be completely stressed and tired.
être à bout de nerfs
to have no reserves left
To be without resources or strength.
ne plus avoir de réserves
Related Words
exhaustion
State of extreme fatigue or total consumption of resources.
épuisement
fatigue
State of being tired, having no more energy.
fatigue
resources
Elements available to meet needs.
ressources
Slang Meanings
To have too much to do and feel overwhelmed.
I’m out of it, I feel exhausted with all this.
Je suis à l'ouest, je me sens épuisée avec tout ça.
To be at the end of one's rope, due to stress.
This week has crushed me, I am completely exhausted.
Cette semaine m'a écrasé, je suis totalement épuisée.