épuisé
/e.pɥi.ze/
The English phrase "sold out" can be translated into French as épuisé. Wiktionary also lists complet.
Meaning: completely sold (adj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| épuisé | /e.pɥi.ze/ |
| complet | /kɔ̃.plɛ/ |
Use these terms to indicate that something is no longer available for purchase or that a capacity has been reached.
What does it mean word for word?
The word épuisé literally means "exhausted" or "depleted", which explains why it is used to describe stock that has run out.
Which one should you use?
Use épuisé when referring to stock or products that are no longer available to buy. Use complet when referring to capacity, such as a hotel, a restaurant or a theater being fully booked.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec French, the term tout vendu can be used to express that something is sold out.
How do you pronounce it?
/e.pɥi.ze/
Did you know?
- While épuisé describes sold out stock, it is also the most common word for a person who is physically or mentally 'exhausted'.
- The word épuisé shares a root with the English word 'expunge', as both come from the idea of clearing something out completely.
- A book that is épuisé is not just out of stock but often refers to a title that is no longer being printed by the publisher.
Examples in context
- Le livre est épuisé.The book is sold out.This sentence shows how to use épuisé regarding a book.Tatoeba #9823971 by felix63, translation #9951574 by sundown
- Les pommes sont épuisées !Apples have sold-out!This sentence shows the use of épuisé for food items.Tatoeba #841881 by sacredceltic, translation #841874 by eastasiastudent
- Tous les hôtels sont complets.All the hotels are sold out.This sentence shows how to use complet for hotels.Tatoeba #12441383 by lbdx, translation #4979397 by Hybrid
- Le spectacle de magie est complet. Il n'y a plus de places disponibles.The magic show is sold out. There are no more available seats.
- On ne peut plus réserver de tables, c'est complet ce soir.We can't book any more tables, it's sold out tonight.
- Les places de théâtre sont toutes épuisées.The theater tickets are all sold out.
- Désolé, le produit que vous recherchez est épuisé.Sorry, the product you are looking for is sold out.
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Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are at a bookstore.
- EmmaEst-ce que ce roman est disponible ?Is this novel available?
- HugoDésolé, le stock est épuisé.Sorry, the stock is sold out.
- EmmaC'est dommage, je le voulais vraiment.That's a shame, I really wanted it.
- HugoJe peux le commander pour vous, Emma.I can order it for you, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sold out” translations and entries épuisé, complet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
