French Conversation · Level 14
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French word
fatigant
Pronunciation
IPA/fatigɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivetiring
Example
La marche était fatigante.
The walk was tiring.
More examples
Les trajets quotidiens sont fatigants.
Daily commutes are tiring.
Core concept
A task or experience that steadily drains physical or mental energy until continuing feels burdensome.
Common phrases
journée fatigante
a tiring day
activité fatigante
a tiring activity
trajet fatigant
a tiring commute
Similar words
fatigué: Physically or emotionally exhausted and in need of rest.
lassant: Making interest and motivation fade through dull repetition.
embêtant: Troublesome or inconvenient enough to cause discomfort and extra effort.
pénible: Strenuous and unpleasant to carry out or endure.
Definition in French
Qui fatigue, physiquement ou moralement, au point de rendre une tâche pénible.
Word origin
Fatigant is the adjective formed from the present participle of fatiguer, a French verb derived from Latin fatigare through Old French.
Usage tips
- Fatigant describes what causes tiredness, while fatigué describes the person or thing that has become tired.