se coucher

se coucher
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
pronominal verb
a. to go to bed
Je suis fatiguée, je vais me coucher.I'm tired; I'm going to bed.
a. lie down
Le chien est allé se coucher dans son panier.The dog went to lie down in his basket.
b. to lie
Nous nous sommes couchés sur l'herbe pour regarder les étoiles.We lay on the grass to look at the stars.
a. to set
Diane aime regarder le soleil se coucher.Diane enjoys watching the sun set.
a. to overturn (automobile)
Il y a des bouchons car un bus s'est couché sur la route.There are traffic jams because a bus overturned on the road.
b. to capsize (nautical)
Après avoir heurté un rocher, le bateau s'est couché.After hitting a rock, the boat capsized.
a. to fold
Tu relances ? - Non, je me couche.Do you raise? - No, I'm folding.
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