somnambulisme
The French phrase for sleep walking is somnambulisme.
somnambulisme is the term used to describe the condition of walking or performing activities while asleep. If you wish to refer to the person who is performing these actions, you should use the noun somnambule for sleepwalker.
Did you know?
- In French literature and theater, the somnambule is a classic trope used to allow characters to reveal secrets they would normally keep hidden while awake.
- In a medical context, French doctors might use the phrase marcher en dormant instead of the technical somnambulisme when speaking to patients. This literal construction describes the act of 'walking while sleeping'.
- Unlike many French nouns that change based on gender, somnambule remains identical whether referring to a man or a woman.
Examples in context
- Hé, sais-tu que Léa fait du somnambulisme ?Hey, do you know that Léa sleepwalks?
- Souffrez-vous de la marche pendant le sommeil ?Do you suffer from sleepwalking?
- Il souffre de somnambulisme.He suffers from sleepwalking.
- Son somnambulisme est assez impressionnant.His sleepwalking is quite impressive.
- Le somnambulisme peut être dangereux la nuit.Sleepwalking can be dangerous at night.
- Elle souffre de somnambulisme depuis l'enfance.She has suffered from sleepwalking since childhood.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about their health habits.
- HugoLéa, j'ai fait du somnambulisme cette nuit.Léa, I was sleepwalking last night.
- LéaC'est vrai ? Tu as fait quoi ?Really? What did you do?
- HugoJe suis allé dans la cuisine sans m'en rendre compte.I went into the kitchen without realizing it.
- LéaLe somnambulisme peut être très surprenant.Sleepwalking can be very surprising.
