Endormis (en. Asleep)
/ɑ̃.dɔʁ.mi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is asleep.
She is so tired that she is already asleep.
Elle est si fatiguée qu'elle est déjà endormie.
Who has lost some of its activity or effectiveness.
This company seems to have been asleep for a few years.
Cette entreprise semble endormie depuis quelques années.
Used to describe a calm or quiet place or ambiance.
The village is asleep during the winter.
Le village est endormi pendant l'hiver.
Etymology
From the verb 'endormir', composed of 'en-' and 'dormir'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sleepy sleep
State of deep sleep.
sommeil endormi
head in the clouds
To be distracted or distractedly asleep.
tête dans les nuages
stay asleep
Not waking up despite noises or distractions.
rester endormi
Related Words
endormir
To put someone or something into sleep.
endormir
dormir
To be in a state of sleep.
dormir
somnolent
State of wakefulness between wakefulness and sleep.
somnolent
Slang Meanings
To be out of it
He was so tired that he ended up completely out of it during the meeting.
Il était tellement fatigué qu'il s'est retrouvé complètement coupé pendant la réunion.
To be in a fog
After last night's party, I really feel like I'm in a fog.
Après la soirée d'hier, je me sens vraiment dans le coton.