lie awake

• Rester éveillé au lit, souvent contre son gré, en étant conscient de ne pas pouvoir dormir, généralement à cause d'anxiété, de stress ou d'un inconfort physique.

To be unable to sleep, remaining in bed while fully conscious, often due to worry, stress, or physical discomfort.

1. Unable to sleepB1informal

   To be in bed but not sleeping, often due to worry, excitement, or discomfort.

   rester éveillé au lit

   • I lay awake all night thinking about the interview.
   • She often lies awake worrying about her children.
   • He lay awake listening to the rain outside.