How to Say “Time for Bed” in French

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l'heure de dormir
The English phrase "time for bed" is translated into French as l'heure de dormir.
l'heure de dormir is used to indicate that it is the appropriate time to go to sleep.

Did you know?

  • Although dormir means 'to sleep', the phrase dormir sur ses deux oreilles means to sleep soundly or to be completely without worry.
  • In a very casual setting, a parent might use the expression on va au dodo, where dodo is a cute, repetitive way to say 'sleep' used for toddlers.
  • The word dormir shares a root with the English word 'dormant', used to describe a volcano or a seed that is not currently active.

Examples in context

  • Madame Dupont (to her husband): Il est temps d'aller dormir.
    It is time to go to sleep.
  • Il est l'heure de dormir.
    It is time for bed.
  • C'est l'heure de dormir pour les enfants.
    It is time for the children to go to sleep.
  • Est-ce l'heure de dormir déjà ?
    Is it time for bed already?

Example conversation

Hugo is telling Emma it is late.

  1. Hugo

    Regarde l'heure, Emma.
    Look at the time, Emma.
  2. Emma

    Oh non, je ne suis pas fatiguée.
    Oh no, I am not tired.
  3. Hugo

    Pourtant, c'est l'heure de dormir.
    And yet, it is time for bed.
  4. Emma

    D'accord, Hugo. Bonne nuit.
    Alright, Hugo. Good night.
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