French Conversation · Level 130
46 words
French word
las
Pronunciation
IPA/la/
Meaning
- adjectivefed up
Example
Je suis las.
I am fed up.
More examples
Je suis las de répéter la même chose.
I am tired of repeating the same thing.
Core concept
A mind dulled by too much of the same thing, with patience giving way to irritation.
Common phrases
être las de
be tired of
avoir l'air las
look tired
Similar words
lassé: Fed up after prolonged repetition or experience, with little motivation left.
blasé: Unimpressed and emotionally detached through familiarity with something.
indifférent: Showing no interest or emotional response to what happens.
Definition in French
Qui est ennuyé ou agacé par la répétition ou l'excès d'une chose, éprouvant de la lassitude.
Word origin
The Latin adjective lassus entered French through Old French as las, developing from general weariness toward annoyance caused by excess or repetition.
Usage tips
- Las de takes a noun or an infinitive, so las de ce bruit and las de répéter are standard constructions.
Other meanings
- tiredadjective
Opposites
- reposérestedadjective
- enthousiasteenthusiasticadjective