épuisé
/e.pɥi.ze/
The English word exhausted is translated into French as épuisé. Wiktionary also lists fatigué.
Meaning: very tired (adj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| épuisé | /e.pɥi.ze/ |
| fatigué | /fa.ti.ɡe/ |
While fatigué means tired, épuisé is a much stronger term meaning exhausted or depleted.
What does it mean word for word?
The word épuisé comes from the verb épuiser, which literally means to empty or exhaust a resource.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the term Vidé(e) is used to express being exhausted.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective épuisé takes an extra 'e' at the end to agree with a feminine subject (épuisée). The adjective must agree in number with the subject, adding an 's' for masculine plural (épuisés) or 'es' for feminine plural (épuisées).
How do you pronounce it?
/e.pɥi.ze/
Did you know?
- If you are describing a very long, exhausting journey in a literary sense, you might use éreintant, which comes from the word for 'kidney' or 'loins'.
- A common slang way to say you are dead tired in France is crevé, which literally translates to 'punctured' or 'burst', like a tire.
- French speakers may use être au bout du rouleau to describe being exhausted, which literally translates to 'being at the end of the roll'.
Examples in context
- Je me suis épuisé.I was exhausted.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of épuisé.Tatoeba #2936874 by Amastan, translation #5053393 by Cxom
- Je suis si épuisé !I am so exhausted!Tatoeba #5545409 by sacredceltic, translation #1343454 by Chrikaru
- Tu as l'air épuisé.You looked exhausted.Tatoeba #5645616 by narnar, translation #5633146 by CK
- Je suis complètement exténué(e) après cette longue journée de travail.I am completely exhausted after this long day of work.
- Mon travail m'a complètement épuisé(e).My work has completely exhausted me.
- Après deux jours sans sommeil, je suis fatigué(e) à en mourir.After two sleepless nights, I am tired to death.
- Après cette semaine chargée, je suis sur les rotules.After this busy week, I'm completely exhausted.
- J'ai travaillé toute la nuit, je suis dead.I worked all night, I'm dead tired.
- Après cette soirée de danse effrénée, je suis épuisée de chez épuisée !After this wild dance night, I am exhausted to the max!
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are finishing a long hike.
- LucasJe suis complètement épuisé après cette marche.I am completely exhausted after this walk.
- ChloéMoi aussi, Chloé est épuisée également.Me too, Chloé is exhausted as well.
- LucasOn devrait s'arrêter pour se reposer.We should stop to rest.
- ChloéOui, c'est une excellente idée.Yes, that is an excellent idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “exhausted” translations and entries épuisé, fatigué, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
