faire dodo

faire dodo
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(baby talk for sleeping)
a. to sleep
Ne fais pas tant de bruit ! Ton petit frère est en train de faire dodo.Don't make so much noise! Your little brother is sleeping.
b. to go night-night
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Allez, les enfants, c'est l'heure de faire dodo.Let's go, kids, it's time to go night-night.
c. to go beddy-bye
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Le tout-petit fait dodo après son bain.The little one goes beddy-bye after his bath.
d. to go to sleep
Il est tard. Nous devrions tous faire dodo.It's late. We should all go to sleep.
e. to go to bed
Je lis une histoire à Dédé tous les soirs avant qu’il fasse dodo.I read a story to Dédé every night before he goes to bed.
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