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    S'endormir (en. Fall asleep)

    /sɑ̃.dɔʁ.miʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of sinking into sleep.
    After a long day, he fell asleep as soon as he got home.
    Après une longue journée, il s'est endormi dès qu'il est rentré chez lui.
    To cease being awake.
    She started to fall asleep during the movie.
    Elle a commencé à s'endormir pendant le film.
    To lose the state of vigilance or attention.
    The student fell asleep in class due to fatigue.
    L'élève s'est endormi en classe à cause de la fatigue.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'dormir' with the prefix 's-' indicating a reflexive action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rest on one's laurels
    To rest on past successes without continuing to work.
    s'endormir sur ses lauriers
    not to fall asleep at the wheel
    To remain awake and vigilant while driving.
    ne pas s'endormir au volant
    to fall asleep soundly
    To fall into a deep sleep without worry.
    s'endormir à poings fermés

    Related Words

    sleep
    A state of rest during which the mind is inactive.
    dormir
    sleep
    The natural state of rest for the body and mind.
    sommeil
    to doze off
    To fall asleep lightly.
    s'assoupir

    Slang Meanings

    To be knocked out
    He was so tired that he was knocked out on the sofa.
    Il était tellement fatigué qu'il était KO sur le canapé.
    To fall into the arms of Morpheus
    After a long day, I fell into the arms of Morpheus as soon as I touched the pillow.
    Après une longue journée, je suis tombé dans les bras de Morphée dès que j'ai touché l'oreiller.