Dorment (en. Sleep)

/dɔʁ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To be in a state of sleep.

The children sleep peacefully in their bed.

Les enfants dorment paisiblement dans leur lit.

To be inactive or at rest.

The projects have been sitting in drawers for months.

Les projets dorment dans les tiroirs depuis des mois.

To be numb or without activity.

My mind sleeps during boring lessons.

Mon esprit dorment pendant les cours ennuyeux.

From the Latin verb 'dormire', which means 'to sleep'.

to sleep soundly

To sleep deeply and peacefully.

dormir à poings fermés

to let sleep

Not to disturb or stimulate something.

laisser dormir

the accounts are dormant

Referring to money or situations on hold.

les comptes dorment

to sleep

The action of resting or dozing off.

dormir

asleep

The state of being in sleep.

endormi

sleep

The natural state of rest for the mind and body.

sommeil

To have one's head in the clouds.

Everyone says he sleeps standing up during meetings.

Tout le monde dit qu'il dort debout pendant les réunions.

To be completely exhausted.

After this long day, I am completely out of it.

Après cette longue journée, je suis complètement dans le coltard.