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How do you say get tired in French?

There are several ways to say "get tired" in French, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey:

General meaning:

* Se fatiguer: This is the most common and literal translation, meaning "to tire oneself."

* Se lasser: This means "to get tired of" something and emphasizes a sense of boredom or weariness.

More specific meanings:

* S'épuiser: This implies extreme exhaustion, like being completely drained.

* Se sentir épuisé: This means "to feel exhausted" and emphasizes the feeling of tiredness.

* Avoir les jambes qui flageolent: This is a more idiomatic expression meaning "to have legs that are giving way" and suggests physical fatigue.

* Avoir le coup de fatigue: This is a less common expression meaning "to have a wave of fatigue" and implies a sudden onset of tiredness.

Examples:

* Je me fatigue facilement. (I get tired easily.)

* Je me lasse de ce travail. (I'm getting tired of this job.)

* Je me suis épuisé après la randonnée. (I was exhausted after the hike.)

* Je me sens épuisé après cette journée. (I feel exhausted after this day.)

* J'ai les jambes qui flageolent après avoir couru. (My legs are giving way after running.)

* J'ai eu un coup de fatigue après le déjeuner. (I had a wave of fatigue after lunch.)

Choosing the right expression depends on the specific situation and the desired meaning.

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