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    Dormeur (en. Sleeper)

    /dɔʁ.mœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who sleeps or rests.
    The sleeper on the sofa was awakened by the noise.
    Le dormeur sur le canapé a été réveillé par le bruit.
    A person who tends to sleep for a long time.
    He is known as a heavy sleeper, often spending the whole morning in bed.
    Il est connu comme un grand dormeur, il passe souvent toute la matinée au lit.
    A term also used to refer to a bed bug.
    The sleeper finally got up to prepare breakfast.
    Le dormeur s'est enfin levé pour préparer le petit déjeuner.

    Etymology

    The word 'dormeur' comes from the verb 'dormir', derived from the Latin 'dormire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    luxury sleeper
    A person who sleeps a lot and at opportune times, often in comfort.
    dormeur de luxe
    to be a heavy sleeper
    To have a tendency to sleep more than average.
    être un gros dormeur
    awake sleeper
    A person who seems to be sleeping but remains attentive to their surroundings.
    dormeur éveillé

    Related Words

    sleep
    Action of resting in a state of inactivity.
    dormir
    sleep
    A physiological state characterized by psychic inactivity and a decrease in perceptions.
    sommeil
    alarm clock
    Action of coming out of the state of sleep.
    réveil

    Slang Meanings

    Sleeper on the job
    He is so tired that he has become a real sleeper on the job.
    Il est tellement fatigué qu'il est devenu un véritable dormeur sur le tas au travail.
    Sleep like a baby
    After a long day, she fell asleep like a baby as soon as her head hit the pillow.
    Après une longue journée, elle s'est endormie comme un bébé dès qu'elle a mis la tête sur l'oreiller.