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How to Say "I'm exhausted" in French
Expresses tiredness in French, from mild fatigue to complete exhaustion. Use the correct gendered ending.
Je suis fatigué(e).
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Say this when you're clearly feeling drained after a long day, a strenuous activity, or a sleepless night. It's a common way to explain why you might be less energetic.
Alternatives
- Je suis épuisé(e).Use this for extreme exhaustion, when you're completely wiped out.
- J'en ai marre.This means 'I've had enough' and implies frustration along with tiredness.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 't' in 'fatigué'
The 't' at the end of 'fatigué' is silent, so don't pronounce it.
Forgetting the gender ending
Add an extra 'e' to 'fatigué' if you are female; otherwise, it stays 'fatigué'.
A small cultural note
While 'Je suis fatigué(e)' is standard, some might use more colorful expressions depending on their region or social circle.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say I'm very tired in French?
For strong tiredness, you can say 'Je suis très fatigué(e)' or even 'Je suis épuisé(e)' for extreme exhaustion.
Is 'fatigué' masculine or feminine?
'Fatigué' is masculine. If you are female, you add an 'e' at the end to make it 'fatiguée'.
What's the difference between 'fatigué' and 'épuisé'?
'Fatigué' means tired, while 'épuisé' means exhausted or worn out, indicating a much higher level of fatigue.
