English–French
“sleeping pill” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɔmnifɛʁ/
Example
Je prends un somnifère quand je n'arrive pas à dormir.
I take a sleeping pill when I can't sleep.
How to say “sleeping pill” in French
“Sleeping pill” in French is somnifère.
A sleep-bringing treatment used when wakefulness will not let sleep begin.
Example sentences with somnifère
Le médecin m'a prescrit un somnifère.
The doctor prescribed me a sleeping pill.
Tips for using somnifère
- Somnifère can also be an adjective meaning sleep-inducing, as in un effet somnifère, and can describe something dulling or soporific.