🇫🇷 French phrases

How to Say "I'm tired" in French

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Je suis fatigué
"I'm tired" in French · say it like zhuh swee fah-tee-gay

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in French is Je suis fatigué. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Je suis crevé
more casual, often used in informal contexts
Je suis épuisé
a bit more formal, implies extreme tiredness

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel tired after a long day or a lot of work. It's a common way to express fatigue in everyday conversation. You might say it to a friend or family member to explain why you need to rest.

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Examples in French

FrenchEnglish
Après cette longue journée, je suis fatigué.After this long day, I am tired.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to match the adjective 'fatigué' with the gender of the subject; it should be 'fatiguée' for females.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Je suis fatigué, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking French with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'fatigué' and 'épuisé'?

Yes, 'épuisé' indicates a higher level of exhaustion than 'fatigué'.

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