Lassitude (en. Weariness)
/la.sʏ.tyd/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State of extreme fatigue.
After a long day of work, he felt a deep lassitude.
Après une longue journée de travail, il ressentait une lassitude profonde.
Lack of energy or enthusiasm.
Lassitude overwhelmed the team after weeks of stress.
La lassitude a envahi l'équipe après des semaines de stress.
General boredom, apathy.
Emotional lassitude can affect one's motivation on a daily basis.
La lassitude émotionnelle peut affecter sa motivation au quotidien.
Etymology
From Latin 'lassitudo', formed from 'lassus' (tired).
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have lassitude
to be in a state of intense fatigue or boredom.
avoir la lassitude
to be plagued by lassitude
to be overwhelmed by fatigue or apathy.
être en proie à la lassitude
Related Words
fatigue
State of great lassitude or weakness.
fatigue
exhaustion
State of a person who is very tired or has lost all energy.
épuisement
dejection
State of depression or psychological fatigue.
abattement
Slang Meanings
To be dead tired
After that race, I am completely dead tired, that's lassitude.
Après cette course, je suis complètement crevé, c'est la lassitude.
To be worn out
With all this work, I feel too worn out, that's lassitude.
Avec tout ce travail, je me sens trop naze, c'est de la lassitude.