How do you say "I am very tired." in French?

"I am very tired." in French is "Je suis très fatigué.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Je suis très fatigué." mean in English?

"Je suis très fatigué." means "I am very tired." in English. Usage tip: If you are female, write: Je suis très fatiguée. Same sentence, tiny spelling change.

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How to Say ‘I am very tired.’ in French

Je suis très fatigué.

zhuh swee treh fah-tee-gay

[zhuh swee treh fah-tee-gay]

💬 Usage Tip: If you are female, write: Je suis très fatiguée. Same sentence, tiny spelling change.

🇫🇷 In France: Fatigue is a common symptom to mention. In France, being precise helps the doctor assess how serious it may be.

Phrase Breakdown

Je suis

zhuh swee

I am

The verb être in the present tense, used to describe a state or condition.

Example

Je suis prêt.

I am ready.

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Subject pronoun used for speaking about yourself.

Example

Je suis malade aujourd'hui.

I am sick today.

suis

[swee]

First-person singular form of être, used to say what you are or how you feel.

Example

Je suis très fatigué après le travail.

I am very tired after work.

Très fatigué

treh fah-tee-gay

Very tired

Indicates strong tiredness or exhaustion.

Example

Je suis très fatigué aujourd'hui.

I am very tired today.

Words in this phrase

très

[treh]

very

Adverb used to strengthen an adjective or description.

Example

Je suis très fatigué ce soir.

I am very tired this evening.

fatigué

[fah-tee-gay]

tired

Adjective used to describe feeling exhausted or lacking energy.

Example

Je suis très fatigué depuis ce matin.

I am very tired since this morning.

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