Endormie (en. Asleep)
/ɑ̃.dɔʁ.mi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is sleeping or has slept.
She is asleep on the couch.
Elle est endormie sur le canapé.
State of someone who is not conscious or does not react.
He was so tired that he seemed asleep during the meeting.
Il était tellement fatigué qu'il semblait endormie pendant la réunion.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'endormir' which comes from the Latin 'indormire' meaning 'to fall asleep'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to leave someone in a sleepy state
Do not disturb someone who is peacefully asleep.
laisser quelqu'un en endormie
to be in a sleepy state
To be inattentive or absent.
être dans un état endormie
Related Words
endormir
To induce sleep.
endormir
sleep
The state of rest during which the body's functions are slowed down.
sommeil
Slang Meanings
To be completely exhausted
After this day, I am so sleepy that I could sleep until tomorrow.
Après cette journée, je suis tellement endormie que je pourrais dormir jusqu'à demain.
To be inattentive
He looks sleepy watching that boring video.
Il a l'air endormie en regardant cette vidéo ennuyeuse.