English–French

“listlessness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/atoni/

Example

Je ressens une certaine atonie ces derniers temps.

I've been feeling a certain listlessness lately.

Illustration for atonie (listlessness)

How to say “listlessness” in French

“Listlessness” in French is atonie.

The quiet loss of inner tension that makes both physical action and sustained effort feel weak.

Full entry for atonie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with atonie

Après les vacances, le bureau est en atonie.

After the holidays, the office is listless.

Tips for using atonie

  • Atonie usually names an ongoing condition or general lack of drive, not a brief episode of ordinary tiredness.

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