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    Dors (en. Sleep)

    /dɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be in a state of sleep.
    You sleep deeply every night.
    Tu dors profondément chaque nuit.
    To indicate the action of closing one's eyes and resting, usually on a bed.
    After a long day, it's time for you to sleep.
    Après une longue journée, il est temps que tu dormes.
    To be in a state of inactivity or pause.
    It seems that this car has been sleeping in the garage for months.
    Il semble que cette voiture dort au garage depuis des mois.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dormire' meaning 'to sleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sleep like a baby
    To sleep very deeply.
    dormir comme un bébé
    take a nap
    Familiar expression for sleeping.
    faire dodo
    sleep soundly
    To sleep peacefully and without interruption.
    dormir à poings fermés

    Related Words

    to sleep
    The base of the verb meaning to be asleep.
    dormir
    sleep
    The state of sleep.
    sommeil
    wake-up
    The action of coming out of a state of sleep.
    réveil

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired and need to sleep.
    After that party, I'm too zonked.
    Après cette soirée, je suis trop dans le coltar.
    To fall asleep quickly.
    He laid his head on the pillow and dove in.
    Il a posé la tête sur l'oreiller et a plongé.