dormi
The English word 'slept' translates to French as dormi.
dormi is the past tense form used to describe the state of resting with closed eyes. While dormi comes from the infinitive verb dormir (to sleep), it is used to express that the action of sleeping has occurred.
How does it change in a sentence?
dormi is the past participle of the verb dormir. To form the passé composé (the past tense), it is used with the auxiliary verb avoir.
When do people say it?
If you want to specifically describe the act of 'sleeping in' or having a lie-in, you can use the expression J'ai fait la grasse matinée.
Did you know?
- If you want to say someone 'slept like a baby', the French version is dormi comme un loir, which literally means 'slept like a dormouse'.
- In French, you do not just 'sleep' with your eyes closed, but you can dormir sur ses deux oreilles, which means to sleep soundly and without worry, literally translating to 'sleeping on both ears'.
- The French word dormir shares a root with the English word 'dormitory', a place specifically designed for sleeping.
Examples in context
- Tom a dormi tard.Tom slept late.This example shows how to use dormi to describe sleeping late.Tatoeba #9253031 by Micsmithel, translation #1141191 by CK
- Qui a dormi ici ?Who slept here?This example uses dormi to ask who slept in a specific location.Tatoeba #12230781 by felix63, translation #12231214 by Miktsoanit
- Je n'ai pas dormi.I haven't slept.This example shows the negative construction using dormi.Tatoeba #2443624 by sacredceltic, translation #2245904 by CK
- J'ai eu une bonne nuit de sommeil, je me suis endormi(e) rapidement.I had a good night's sleep, I fell asleep quickly.
- J'ai dormi comme un bébé après la réunion.I slept like a baby after the meeting.
- Le week-end dernier, j'ai fait la grasse matinée jusqu'à onze heures.Last weekend, I slept in until eleven o'clock.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about their night.
- EmmaTu as bien dormi ?Did you sleep well?
- NathanOui, j'ai dormi tout le weekend.Yes, I slept all weekend.
- EmmaMoi, je n'ai pas beaucoup dormi.Me, I didn't sleep much.
- NathanC'est dommage, Nathan.That's a pity, Nathan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
