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    Dormais (en. Slept)

    /dɔʁ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be in a state of sleep.
    When I was a child, I often slept under the stars.
    Quand j'étais enfant, je dormais souvent sous les étoiles.
    To be in a state of complete rest.
    After a long day, he was sleeping peacefully.
    Après une longue journée, il dormait paisiblement.
    To be inactive, not awake.
    He was sleeping while the rest of the family prepared dinner.
    Il dormait pendant que le reste de la famille préparait le dîner.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'dormire', meaning 'to sleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sleeping soundly
    To sleep very soundly.
    dormir à poings fermés
    to sleep like a log
    To sleep peacefully, without worries.
    dormir sur ses deux oreilles
    to sleep like a baby
    To sleep very well, peacefully.
    dormir comme un bébé

    Related Words

    to sleep
    Verb meaning to be in a state of sleep.
    dormir
    sleep
    Physiological state of dormancy.
    sommeil
    to wake up
    To wake someone from sleep.
    réveiller

    Slang Meanings

    To sleep very soundly.
    He is so tired that he’s going to sleep until tomorrow.
    Il est tellement fatigué qu'il va faire le bois jusqu'à demain.
    To fall asleep quickly.
    After an hour of sports, he lies down and gets it done in no time.
    Après une heure de sport, il se couche et fait le travail en deux temps trois mouvements.