Lasser (en. To tire)

/lase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To drain energy or enthusiasm through excessive repetition.
He tired me with his never-ending stories.
Il m'a lassé avec ses histoires sans fin.
To make someone reluctant due to monotony.
This task deeply tires me.
Cette tâche me lasse profondément.
To provoke a feeling of boredom or disinterest.
Math classes easily bore me.
Les cours de mathématiques me lassent facilement.

Etymology

From Old French 'lasser', derived from Latin 'lassare' meaning 'to tire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tire someone
To tire someone to the point that they are no longer interested.
lasser quelqu'un
to have had enough of
To be weary to the point of not wanting to continue.
en avoir assez de

Related Words

fatigue
State of extreme fatigue or boredom.
lassitude
tiresome
Causing boredom or fatigue.
lassant

Slang Meanings

To be at the end of one’s nerves because of something.
I’m fed up, this job tires me like never before.
J'en ai marre, ce travail me lasse comme jamais.
To be fed up.
Honestly, it tires me to the point that I'm going to give up everything.
Franchement, ça me lasse à un point que je vais tout abandonner.