sleeping

• Qui est en train de dormir, ou qui se rapporte au sommeil. Peut aussi désigner quelque chose d'inactif ou de temporairement arrêté.

Describes a state of being asleep or inactive.

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   Being asleep or in the process of sleeping.

   endormi (en train de dormir)

   • The sleeping baby looked peaceful.
   • He was a sleeping passenger on the train.
   • The sleeping cat was curled up on the sofa.

   Synonymesasleepnapping

   Antonymesalertawakeconsciouswaking

2. Dormant or inactiveB2formal

   Not active or functioning; in a state of rest or suspension.

   Endormi, inactif

   • The sleeping volcano could erupt at any time.
   • The sleeping project was revived after years.
   • Their sleeping investment finally paid off.

   Synonymesdormantidleinactivelatentquiescentsuspended

   Antonymesactivealertawakefunctioningoperativeworking

3. Used for sleepingA2informal

   Designed or intended for sleeping.

   destiné au sommeil

   • We have a sleeping bag for camping.
   • The sleeping area is in the attic.
   • They set up sleeping quarters in the basement.

   Antonymesawakewaking

• Nom désignant l'état naturel de repos pendant lequel le corps récupère de l'énergie et l'esprit est inactif, ainsi que l'action de dormir elle-même.

A noun referring to the natural state of rest in which the body recovers energy and the mind is inactive.

indénombrable

1. State of restA1formal

   The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored.

   sommeil

   • He needs more sleeping to recover from his illness.
   • Good sleeping is essential for health.
   • The doctor recommended eight hours of sleeping per night.

   Synonymesreposerestsleepslumber

   Antonymeswakefulnesswaking

2. Period of sleepA2informal

   A particular instance or duration of sleep.

   sommeil

   • I had a long sleeping after the long trip.
   • Her sleeping was interrupted by the noise.
   • The baby needs regular sleeping times.

   Synonymesdozenaprestsiestasleepslumbersnooze

   Antonymeswaking

• Verbe désignant l'action de se reposer les yeux fermés, généralement pendant la nuit.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting with the eyes closed, typically during the night.

verbe irrégulier

1. Rest in sleepA1formal

   To rest the body and mind with the eyes closed, usually during the night.

   dormir

   • I sleep eight hours every night.
   • The baby sleeps peacefully in the crib.
   • She couldn't sleep because of the noise.

   Synonymesdozenapreposerestslumbersnooze

   Antonymesawakewake

2. Fall asleepA2informal

   To enter a state of sleep, often unintentionally.

   s'endormir

   • He slept through the entire movie.
   • I slept late after the party.
   • The cat slept on my lap all afternoon.

   Synonymesconk outcrashdoze offdrift offdrop offgo to sleepnod offsack out

   Antonymesariseawakenrousewake

Variantes phrasalsleep aroundsleep insleep offsleep outsleep oversleep with