French word

fatigue

Pronunciation

IPA/fatig/

Meaning

  • feminine nountiredness

Example

J'ai de la fatigue aujourd'hui.

I feel tired today.

Illustration for fatigue (tiredness)

More examples

Il souffre de fatigue chronique depuis des mois.

He has been suffering from chronic fatigue for months.

Core concept

A body and mind running on a nearly drained battery, with less energy for movement or concentration.

Common phrases

  • lutter contre la fatigue

    fight fatigue

  • fatigue chronique

    chronic fatigue

  • période de fatigue

    period of fatigue

Similar words

épuisement: A state of near-total exhaustion from which recovery requires rest.
lassitude: A lingering weariness that makes motivation difficult to find.
faiblesse: A feeling of reduced physical or mental strength that makes exertion difficult.

Definition in French

Désigne l'état de manque d'énergie ou d'épuisement, physique ou moral, ressenti après un effort, un manque de repos ou en cas de maladie.

Word origin

French fatigue came through Old French from Latin fatigatio, related to fatigare, meaning 'to tire'.

Usage tips

  • As a general state, fatigue is usually uncountable, so French uses de la fatigue and beaucoup de fatigue.

Other meanings

  • fatiguenoun
  • wearinessnoun

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