English–French
“sleep” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/somɛj/
Example
Les enfants ont besoin de sommeil.
The children need sleep.
How to say “sleep” in French
“Sleep” in French is sommeil.
A dimmer switch lowering bodily and mental activity while the body restores itself.
Example sentences with sommeil
Le manque de sommeil affecte la concentration.
Lack of sleep affects concentration.
Tips for using sommeil
- In avoir sommeil, sommeil expresses sleepiness, whereas dormir names the act of sleeping.