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fatigue

UK
/fəˈtiːɡ/
US
/fəˈtiɡ/

Translations

fatiguenoun
fatigues
pl
After the marathon, she experienced severe fatigue and needed to rest for several days.
Après le marathon, elle a ressenti une fatigue intense et a dû se reposer pendant plusieurs jours.
fatigueEn science des matériaux.
The engineer examined the bridge for signs of metal fatigue to ensure its safety.
L'ingénieur a examiné le pont à la recherche de signes de fatigue du métal afin d'en assurer la sécurité.
corvéeSurtout dans le contexte militaire.
The recruits were put on fatigue duty to clean the barracks.
Les recrues ont été affectées à une corvée pour nettoyer les casernes.
treillisVêtement militaire de travail; souvent au pluriel en anglais.
He changed into his fatigues before reporting to the motor pool.
Il a enfilé son treillis avant de se présenter au parc automobile.
Synonyms
tiredness
exhaustion
weariness
lassitude
fatigability
depletion
enervation
Antonyms
energy
vigor
vitality
alertness
wakefulness
fatigueverb
fatigued
Past Simple
fatigued
Past Participle
fatiguing
Gerund
UK
/fəˈtiːɡ/
US
/fəˈtiɡ/
The long hike through the mountains began to fatigue the inexperienced hikers.
La longue randonnée à travers les montagnes a commencé à fatiguer les randonneurs inexpérimentés.
fatiguerEn science des matériaux.
Constant vibrations eventually fatigued the metal supports of the machine.
Des vibrations constantes ont fini par fatiguer les supports métalliques de la machine.
Synonyms
exhaust
tire
weary
fatigue out
drain
Antonyms
energize
invigorate
refresh
rejuvenate
revitalize
enliven
stimulate
fatigueadjective
UK
/fəˈtiːɡ/
US
/fəˈtiɡ/
Used attributively in military contexts (e.g., fatigue jacket, fatigue duty)
de corvéeDans le contexte militaire.
He wore a fatigue jacket during the training exercise.
Il portait une veste de corvée pendant l'exercice d'entraînement.
de fatigueEn science des matériaux et des structures.
Engineers perform tests to determine the fatigue strength of aircraft components.
Les ingénieurs effectuent des tests pour déterminer la résistance à la fatigue des composants d'avion.
Synonyms
tired
weary
exhausted
drained
worn out
sleepy
drowsy
enervated
spent
beat
flagging
lethargic
run-down
pooped
listless
Antonyms
rested
refreshed
energetic
alert
vigorous
invigorated

Definitions

fatiguenoun
Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
After the marathon, she experienced severe fatigue and needed to rest for several days.
Weakness in materials, especially metal, caused by repeated variations of stress.
The engineer examined the bridge for signs of metal fatigue to ensure its safety.
Hard or menial work, especially military labor or chores performed by soldiers.
The recruits were put on fatigue duty to clean the barracks.
Loose clothing, especially the work uniform worn by military personnel; fatigues.
He changed into his fatigues before reporting to the motor pool.
fatigueverb
To cause someone to feel tired or exhausted.
The long hike through the mountains began to fatigue the inexperienced hikers.
To weaken or reduce the strength of (a material) through repeated stress or cyclic loading.
Constant vibrations eventually fatigued the metal supports of the machine.
fatigueadjective
Designed for or relating to military fatigue duty or work clothing.
He wore a fatigue jacket during the training exercise.
Relating to fatigue resulting from repeated stress in materials or structures.
Engineers perform tests to determine the fatigue strength of aircraft components.
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