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    Dormait (en. Was sleeping)

    /dɔʁ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be asleep at a certain time in the past.
    He was sleeping soundly when someone knocked on the door.
    Il dormait profondément lorsqu'on a frappé à la porte.
    To be inactive or without activity.
    The project had been sitting for months on the desk.
    Le projet dormait depuis des mois sur le bureau.
    To be in a state of peace or tranquility.
    She was sleeping peacefully under the blanket.
    Elle dormait paisiblement sous la couverture.

    Etymology

    The word 'dormait' comes from the Latin verb 'dormire', meaning 'to sleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To sleep like a log
    To sleep deeply without being disturbed.
    Dormir à poings fermés
    To sleep like a baby
    To have a very deep and peaceful sleep.
    Dormir comme un bébé
    To sleep soundly
    To sleep quietly without worry.
    Dormir sur ses deux oreilles

    Related Words

    sleep
    The main verb meaning to rest in sleep.
    dormir
    sleep
    The state of sleep where one loses consciousness of external stimuli.
    sommeil
    to doze
    To be in a state of half-sleep.
    sommeiller

    Slang Meanings

    To be completely exhausted
    After that day, I am too sleepy.
    Après cette journée, je suis trop dormait.
    To be inattentive or distracted
    He was daydreaming, as if he were sleeping.
    Il était dans la lune, comme s'il dormait.