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    Dort (en. Sleeps)

    /dɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be in a state of unconsciousness due to sleep.
    He is sleeping deeply in his bed.
    Il dort profondément dans son lit.
    To rest by dozing.
    She sleeps a bit in the afternoon.
    Elle dort un peu l'après-midi.
    New approach or technique for recovery.
    When he is tired, he sleeps more than usual.
    Quand il est fatigué, il dort plus que d'habitude.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'dormir', derived from Latin 'dormire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sleep soundly
    To be deeply asleep.
    dormir à poings fermés
    to sleep soundly
    To sleep peacefully and without worry.
    dormir sur ses deux oreilles
    to sleep like a baby
    To sleep very deeply.
    dormir comme un bébé

    Related Words

    to sleep
    Verb meaning to go to sleep.
    dormir
    sleep
    State of rest manifested by a loss of consciousness.
    sommeil
    nap
    A short sleep, often taken during the day.
    sieste

    Slang Meanings

    To be knocked out.
    After an exhausting day, he is out cold, he sleeps like a dormouse.
    Après une journée épuisante, il est KO, il dort comme un loir.
    To take a nap.
    She took a nap on the couch after lunch.
    Elle a pris un roupillon sur le canapé après le déjeuner.