je dors
The English phrase "I am sleeping" is translated into French as je dors.
The phrase je dors is a common way to indicate that you are currently in the state of sleeping. You can also use the phrase Je suis endormi(e) to say "I am asleep."
Did you know?
- If a French speaker says je dors sur mes deux oreilles, they are not just sleeping but are in a state of total security and peace of mind.
- The French expression dormir comme un loir means to sleep very deeply, but it translates literally to 'sleeping like a dormouse'.
- If you want to say you are 'oversleeping' or 'sleeping in' because you are late, you would not use je dors, but rather the reflexive form je fais la grasse matinée.
Examples in context
- Je suis désolé(e), mais je dors. Pouvons-nous en parler plus tard?I am sorry, but I am sleeping. Can we talk later?
- Hé, je roupille, ne me dérange pas!Hey, I am sleeping, don't bother me!
- Je dors très bien.I am sleeping very well.
- Désolé, je dors encore.Sorry, I am still sleeping.
Example conversation
Lucas is pretending to sleep in bed when Léa enters the room.
- LucasBonjour Lucas, tu es réveillé ?Hello Lucas, are you awake?
- LéaNon, je dors.No, I am sleeping.
- LucasJe vois bien que tu as les yeux ouverts.I can see that your eyes are open.
- LéaS'il te plaît, laisse-moi dormir.Please, let me sleep.
