Fatigues (en. Tiredness)
/fa. tiɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Camouflage or work clothes, often worn by the military.
He put on his fatigues to go to camp.
Il a enfilé ses fatigues pour aller au camp.
State of great fatigue or exhaustion.
He felt his fatigues after a long day of work.
Ses fatigues se faisaient sentir après une longue journée de travail.
Etymology
The term 'fatigue' comes from the Latin 'fatigare', meaning 'to exhaust'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to put on fatigues
To dress in work or uniform clothing.
se mettre en fatigues
fatigues of war
Military clothing worn in times of war.
fatigues de guerre
Related Words
exhaustion
State of a very tired person.
épuisement
task
A task to be accomplished, often associated with fatigue.
tâche
combat
Context in which fatigues can be worn.
combat
Slang Meanings
Casual outfit
He put on his pair of fatigues to go out with friends.
Il a mis sa paire de fatigues pour sortir avec des amis.
Vacation or time for rest
After weeks of work, he needs some fatigues.
Après des semaines de travail, il a besoin de quelques fatigues.