A1 Idiom Informal

Être crevé(e).

To be exhausted. To be wiped out.

Meaning

To be extremely tired or fatigued.

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Cultural Background

French people are often direct about their state of health or fatigue in social settings. The phrase is used similarly, though 'écoeuré' is sometimes used for being 'fed up'.

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Gender matters

Don't forget the extra 'e' for women!

Meaning

To be extremely tired or fatigued.

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Gender matters

Don't forget the extra 'e' for women!

Test Yourself

Choose the correct form.

Marie est ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: crevée

Marie is feminine singular, so we need the feminine adjective.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct form. Choose A1

Marie est ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: crevée

Marie is feminine singular, so we need the feminine adjective.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's just informal.

Related Phrases

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Être mort de fatigue

synonym

To be dead tired.

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