French Phrase
Je suis crevé(e)
Meaning
This is a common colloquial expression in French used to indicate extreme fatigue. It literally translates to 'I am punctured' or 'I am burst', similar to a flat tire, implying that all your energy has leaked out. It is more informal than 'Je suis fatigué' and conveys a much higher level of exhaustion.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings with friends, family, or close colleagues after a long day of work or physical activity. It is perfect for casual conversations but should be avoided in formal professional environments or when speaking to superiors.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jesuiscrevé(e)
Subject Pronoun (Je)
'Je' is the first-person singular pronoun meaning 'I'.
Être (suis)
'Suis' is the first-person singular present tense of the verb 'être' (to be).
Adjective Agreement
The extra 'e' in parentheses indicates that if the speaker is female, the word is spelled 'crevée', though the pronunciation remains the same.
🗨In Conversation
Tu veux aller courir un peu ce soir ?
Do you want to go for a run tonight?
Désolé, j'ai eu une journée de dingue, je suis crevé.
Sorry, I had a crazy day, I'm dead tired.
✕Common Mistakes
Je suis crever
Always use the past participle 'crevé' as an adjective; 'crever' is the infinitive verb form.
Je suis très crevé
Since 'crevé' already implies being 'extremely' tired, adding 'très' is often considered redundant in natural speech.
↔Alternatives
Je suis épuisé(e)
I am exhausted
Je suis naze
I am beat / knackered
Je suis vanné(e)
I am worn out
Je suis au bout de ma vie
I am at the end of my rope (slang for extreme exhaustion)
Cultural Tip
In French culture, expressing fatigue is a common way to bond over a hard day's work. The term 'crevé' is very versatile and can also be used for objects, such as a 'pneu crevé' (a flat tire), which helps learners visualize the metaphor of being completely deflated of energy.