exhausting

UK
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
US
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/

Translations

exhaustingadjective
more exhausting
Comp.
most exhausting
Super.
UK
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
US
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/
The exhausting hike left everyone too tired to do anything else for the rest of the day.
La randonnée épuisante a laissé tout le monde trop fatigué pour faire quoi que ce soit d’autre de la journée.
Additional translations
fatiguantCourant, mais moins précis que « épuisant » pour exprimer un effort qui vide complètement d’énergie.
exhaustingnoun
UK
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
US
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/
Gerund noun denoting the act or process of using something up
The exhausting of the valley's timber resources changed the landscape forever.
L’épuisement des ressources forestières de la vallée a changé le paysage à jamais.
exhaustverb

exhausting

Gerund

exhausted
Past Simple
exhausted
Past Participle
exhausting
Gerund
UK
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/
US
/ɪɡˈzɔst/
épuiserSens courant: priver de forces ou d'énergie.
The long hike through the mountains exhausted the group.
La longue randonnée à travers les montagnes a épuisé le groupe.
épuiserSens courant: utiliser jusqu'au bout, consommer entièrement.
The factory exhausted its supply of raw materials by the end of the month.
L'usine a épuisé son stock de matières premières à la fin du mois.
épuiserSens abstrait: traiter ou explorer complètement.
The researcher exhausted all available resources to ensure the study was comprehensive.
Le chercheur a épuisé toutes les ressources disponibles pour que l'étude soit exhaustive.
Additional translations
évacuerSens technique: rejeter ou expulser un gaz ou une vapeur.

Definitions

exhaustingadjective
Causing one to feel very tired or drained of energy.
The exhausting hike left everyone too tired to do anything else for the rest of the day.
exhaustingnoun
The act or process of using something up completely; depletion.
The exhausting of the valley's timber resources changed the landscape forever.
exhaustverb
To drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly.
The long hike through the mountains exhausted the group.
To use up or consume completely.
The factory exhausted its supply of raw materials by the end of the month.
To treat or study thoroughly, leaving no part neglected.
The researcher exhausted all available resources to ensure the study was comprehensive.
To expel or discharge (a gas or vapor).
The engine exhausts fumes into the atmosphere.