coucher
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coucher
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to put to bed
À quelle heure faut-il que je couche Lili et Sacha ce soir ?What time should I put Lili and Sacha to bed tonight ?
a. to lay down
Il y a une étagère spécifique pour coucher les bouteilles dans le frigo.There is a specific shelf to lay down the bottles in the fridge.
b. to lay on its side
On devrait coucher la bibliothèque pour éviter qu'elle ne tombe durant le transport.The bookcase should be laid on its side to prevent it from falling out during transport.
3. (literary) (to write)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to set down
L’explorateur décida de coucher ses souvenirs d’aventures.The explorer decided to set down his memories of his adventures.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
b. to sleep
On fera la randonnée sur deux jours et on couchera en tente.We'll hike for two days, and we'll sleep in a tent.
5. (colloquial) (to have sex; often used with "avec")
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to sleep (colloquial) (often used with "with")
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Le bruit court que Léo couche avec Fiona.Rumor has it that Léo is sleeping with Fiona.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. bedtime
Le rituel du coucher est une étape importante pour passer une bonne nuit.The bedtime ritual is an important step toward a good night's sleep.
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