verb

épuiser

exhaust · exhaust oneself

Rendre quelque chose vide ou sans force, souvent après un long effort ou une utilisation continue.

The French verb "épuiser" primarily means "to exhaust" or "to deplete."

Meaning:

To use up completely:
When something is used entirely until there is none left, you use "épuiser."
- Example: épuiser des ressources — to deplete resources.
To exhaust or tire out:
It can also refer to someone being physically or mentally drained.
- Example: Le travail m'a épuisé — The work exhausted me.

Parts/Conjugation:

Root verb: épuiser
It’s a regular verb from the first group ending in -er.
Example conjugation in the present tense: J'épuise, Tu épuises, Il/elle épuise, Nous épuisons, Vous épuisez, Ils/elles épuisent.

Synonyms:

Consommer (to consume)
Épuiser les ressources ~ user complètement (to use completely)
Fatiguer (to tire out, in the context of exhausting someone)

Antonyms:

Économiser (to save, economize) — opposite of using up
Reposer (to rest) — opposite of tiring or exhausting
Renouveler (to renew) — opposite of depleting

Additional notes:

In some contexts, "épuiser" can also be used in selling, meaning to sell out.

Example: Les billets se sont épuisés rapidement — The tickets sold out quickly.

Summary in English:

"Épuiser" means to exhaust or completely use up something or someone, as well as to sell out (when referring to products). It’s commonly used for resources, energy, stamina, or stocks.