Tirés (en. Drawn)

/tiʁe/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Qualifies something that has been removed or taken out.
The pulls in this painting are very distinct.
Les tirés de cette peinture sont très distincts.
Also indicates a tired or worn aspect.
After a long day, he had tired eyes.
Après une longue journée, il avait des yeux tirés.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'tirer', which means to extract or remove.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pulled by the hair
Something implausible or exaggerated.
tirés par les cheveux
to have dark circles
To have signs of fatigue on the face.
avoir des tirés

Related Words

to pull
To move something towards oneself.
tirer
extraction
The action of removing or extracting.
extraction

Slang Meanings

To be exhausted or tired.
After work, I am totally wiped out.
Après le travail, je suis totalement tirés.
To feel depressed or downcast.
Today, I really feel worn out.
Aujourd'hui, je me sens vraiment tirés.