dormir
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dormir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
1. (to rest)
a. to sleep
J’ai l’impression que je pourrais dormir pendant trois jours !I feel like I could sleep for three days!
b. to be asleep
Tu ne peux pas jouer de la trompette maintenant. Le bébé dort.You can't play the trumpet now. The baby is asleep.
a. to be dormant
Tu es sûr que le volcan dort ? Il est si proche de l'hôtel !Are you sure the volcano is dormant? It's so close to the hotel!
3. (figurative) (to be unprepared)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to be caught napping (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Nous devons surveiller le marché boursier. Nous ne voulons pas dormir quand les prix chutent.We need to watch the stock market. We don't want to be caught napping when prices drop.
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