English–French

“asleep” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃dɔʁmi/

Example

Le garçon est endormi sur le canapé.

The boy is asleep on the couch.

Illustration for endormi (asleep)

How to say “asleep” in French

“Asleep” in French is endormi.

Closed eyes and slowed activity, whether in a sleeping person or a quiet, dormant place.

Full entry for endormi: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with endormi

Après la nuit blanche, il était complètement endormi.

After the sleepless night, he was completely asleep.

Tips for using endormi

  • With a person, endormi describes someone already asleep, while with a place such as une ville endormie it describes a lack of activity.

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