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    Dormir (en. Sleep)

    /dɔʁ.miʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be asleep, in a state of rest where consciousness is inactive.
    He likes to sleep in the afternoon.
    Il aime dormir pendant l'après-midi.
    To remain in a state of sleep.
    She slept through the night without waking up.
    Elle a dormi toute la nuit sans se réveiller.
    To rest or take a moment of calm.
    After this long day, he needs to sleep a bit.
    Après cette longue journée, il doit dormir un peu.
    To occupy a bed or space to rest.
    We are going to sleep at friends' house tonight.
    Nous allons dormir chez des amis ce soir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dormire', meaning 'to be asleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sleep soundly
    Sleep deeply.
    dormir à poings fermés
    sleep like a baby
    Sleep very peacefully.
    dormir comme un bébé
    not sleep a wink all night
    Not being able to fall asleep all night long.
    ne pas dormir de la nuit

    Related Words

    sleep
    State of rest during which one does not perceive the environment.
    sommeil
    dream
    Imaginary event experienced during sleep.
    rêve
    narcolepsy
    Sleep disorder characterized by excessive drowsiness.
    narcolepsie

    Slang Meanings

    Have a big sleep
    After the party, I'm going to have a big sleep.
    Après la fête, je vais faire un gros dodo.
    Take a nap (literal translation: stick the nose)
    He took a nap on the couch after lunch.
    Il a pointé le nez sur le canapé après le déjeuner.