S'endormait (en. Was falling asleep)

[sɑ̃.dɔʁ.mɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To enter a state of sleep.

He was slowly falling asleep on the couch after a long day.

Il s'endormait lentement sur le canapé après une longue journée.

To cease being awake.

She often fell asleep during the movie.

Elle s'endormait souvent pendant le film.

To be in a state of light sleep.

After a few minutes, he fell asleep without even realizing it.

Après quelques minutes, il s'endormait sans même s'en rendre compte.

From the verb 'endormir' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

to rest on one's laurels

To be satisfied with one's successes without seeking to improve.

s'endormir sur ses lauriers

to fall asleep at the wheel

To lose attention or to fall asleep while driving.

s'endormir au volant

to fall asleep over a book

To be so tired that one falls asleep while reading.

s'endormir sur un livre

to put to sleep

To make someone fall into sleep.

endormir

to sleep

To be in a state of sleep.

dormir

to doze off

To cause to fall into light sleep.

assoupir

to take a nap

After lunch, he couldn't help but take a nap.

Après le déjeuner, il n'a pas pu s'empêcher de se piquer un somme.

to take a nap

He likes to take a nap after midday meals.

Il aime faire un somme après le repas du midi.

to crack up laughing

He laughed before cracking up in his sleep.

Il a rigolé avant de se fendre la poire dans son sommeil.