Dormit (en. Slept)

/dɔʁ.mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be in a state of sleep.
He has been sleeping deeply for hours.
Il dort profondément depuis des heures.
To rest in a state of inactivity.
After a long day, she fell asleep on the couch.
Après une longue journée, elle s'est endormie sur le canapé.
To be inactive or motionless.
The cat is sleeping on the windowsill.
Le chat dort sur le rebord de la fenêtre.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sleep soundly
To sleep deeply and peacefully.
dormir à poings fermés
to sleep like a log
To be safe and feel at ease while sleeping.
dormir sur ses deux oreilles
to sleep like a baby
To sleep very deeply and calmly.
dormir comme un bébé
to sleep like a rock
To sleep very soundly, without waking.
dormir d'un sommeil de plomb
to sleep on the job
To sleep at work or in an unexpected place.
dormir sur le tas

Related Words

sleep
A state of rest where consciousness is lowered.
sommeil
alarm
The act of returning to a state of wakefulness.
réveil
nap
A short sleep taken during the day.
sieste
falling asleep
The process by which a person transitions from awake to asleep.
endormissement

Slang Meanings

To be too tired to continue an activity.
I am so sleepy, I can't work anymore.
Je suis tellement dormi, je ne peux plus travailler.
To be in a state of inertia or disinterest.
Since he changed jobs, he sleeps at work.
Depuis qu'il a changé de boulot, il dort au travail.