Fatigante (en. Tiring)

/fa.ti.ɡɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which exhausts or is very tiring.
The day at work was incredibly tiring.
La journée au travail était incroyablement fatigante.
Refers to an activity or task that requires a lot of effort.
This hike was more tiring than I had expected.
Cette randonnée a été plus fatigante que je ne l'avais prévu.
That which causes displeasure or boredom due to repetitiveness.
His conversation becomes tiring due to repetitions.
Sa conversation devient fatigante à force de répétitions.

Etymology

From the verb 'fatiguer' with the suffix '-ante.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

as tiring as a donkey
Very tiring, exhausting.
fatigant comme un âne
to be tiring to listen to
To be boring or monotonous to listen to.
être fatiguant à entendre
a tiring task
A task that requires a lot of effort.
une tâche fatigante

Related Words

fatigue
State of decreased energy or strength.
fatigue
exhaustion
State of great fatigue or lassitude.
épuisement
lassitude
State of fatigue that causes disgust or lack of enthusiasm.
lassitude

Slang Meanings

Too much work
This project is so tiring that it gives me a headache.
Ce projet est tellement fatigant qu'il me donne mal à la tête.
Repetitive and boring
Listening to the same record on repeat is tiring.
Écouter ce même disque en boucle, c'est fatigant.