English–French
“lull” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bɛʁse/
Example
Peux-tu bercer le bébé ce soir ?
Can you lull the baby to sleep tonight?
How to say “lull” in French
“Lull” in French is bercer.
A rhythmic rocking motion that carries something gently from side to side until tension gives way to calm or sleep.
Example sentences with bercer
Le grand-père aime bercer sa petite-fille sur ses genoux.
The grandfather likes to lull his granddaughter on his lap.
Tips for using bercer
- Bercer takes a direct object, as in bercer le bébé; endormir can mean putting someone to sleep without saying that rocking causes it.