English–French
“exhaust” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃syme/
Example
La maladie l'a consumé peu à peu.
The disease gradually exhausted him.
How to say “exhaust” in French
“Exhaust” in French is consumer.
The slow erosion of someone or something's vitality, leaving little strength or substance.
Example sentences with consumer
Le travail l'a consumé de l'intérieur.
The work exhausted him from within.
Tips for using consumer
- Consumer takes a direct object, as in consumer quelqu'un or consumer quelque chose, and the subject can be an illness, worry, or other damaging force.
Other French words for “exhaust”
Le travail constant exténue les employés.
Constant work exhausts the employees.
Regarde l'échappement, il fume beaucoup.
Look at the exhaust; it's giving off a lot of smoke.