slumber

• Nom désignant un état de sommeil léger ou profond, ou une période de repos et d'inactivité, souvent paisible.

A noun referring to a natural, periodic state of rest during which consciousness is suspended, or a dormant, quiescent state.

indénombrable

1. Natural rest stateB2formal

   A natural, periodic state of rest where consciousness of the world is suspended, typically occurring at night.

   sommeil

   • She fell into a deep slumber after the long journey.
   • The baby's gentle slumber was interrupted by a loud noise.
   • He woke from his slumber feeling refreshed and energized.

   Synonymesdrowsereposerestsleep

   Antonymesalertnessawarenesswakefulness

2. Dormant stateC1formal

   A state of being dormant, inactive, or quiescent, like a period of little activity.

   État dormant

   • The volcano emerged from its long slumber with a powerful eruption.
   • The forest lay in a winter slumber, waiting for spring.
   • After years of slumber, the economy began to show signs of growth.

   Synonymesdormancyinactivitylatencyquiescencerestsuspension

   Antonymesactionactivityalertnesswakefulness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de dormir, en particulier d'un sommeil léger ou paisible.

A verb used to indicate the act of sleeping, especially lightly or peacefully.

1. Be asleepB2formal

   To sleep, especially in a light or peaceful manner.

   sommeiller

   • The baby slumbered peacefully in her crib.
   • He slumbered through the entire movie.
   • The old cat slumbered by the fireplace all afternoon.

   Synonymesdozedrowsenaprestsleepsnooze

   Antonymesariseawakewake