Fatigués (en. Tired)

/fa.ti.ɡe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who experiences great physical or mental weariness.
After a long day of work, I am really tired.
Après une longue journée de travail, je suis vraiment fatigué.
Refers to a state of general exhaustion.
The children are tired after playing all day long.
Les enfants sont fatigués après avoir joué toute la journée.
Characterizes something that has no more energy.
The battery of my phone is drained and needs to be recharged.
La batterie de mon téléphone est fatiguée et doit être rechargée.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'fatigare', which means 'to exhaust' or 'to tire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be as tired as a dog
To be extremely tired.
être fatigué comme un chien
tired to death
To be very exhausted to the point of being unable to act.
fatigué à mourir
to have accumulated fatigue
To have fatigue resulting from a lack of rest over a long period.
avoir de la fatigue accumulée

Related Words

fatigue
State of weariness or exhaustion.
fatigue
mental fatigue
Intellectual exhaustion.
fatigue mentale
overwork
Fatigue due to excessive work.
surmenage

Slang Meanings

cool
After all this partying, I am really feeling cool!
Après toute cette fête, je suis vraiment branché !
tipsy
I'm a bit tipsy tonight after all those drinks.
Je suis un peu pompette ce soir après tous ces verres.