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How do you say sleepy or tired in French?

Here are a few ways to say sleepy or tired in French:

Sleepy:

* Fatigué (masculine) / Fatiguée (feminine) - This is the most common and general term for tired.

* Somnolent - This is more formal and literary.

* Endormi (masculine) / Endormie (feminine) - This literally means "asleep," but can be used to mean sleepy.

Tired:

* Fatigué (masculine) / Fatiguée (feminine) - As mentioned above, this is the most common and general term for tired.

* Épuisé (masculine) / Épuisée (feminine) - This implies extreme tiredness or exhaustion.

* Las (masculine) / Lase (feminine) - This is a less common word for tired, but can be used to express a feeling of weariness.

You can also use expressions like:

* J'ai sommeil - I'm sleepy

* Je suis crevé - I'm dead tired

* Je suis épuisé(e) - I'm exhausted

The best way to choose the right word depends on the context and the level of tiredness you want to express.

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