What is 'dormant' called in English?

'dormant' in English is called "Sleeping". Sleeping refers to: Dans un état de sommeil ; pas éveillé.

How do you pronounce 'Sleeping' and 'dormant'?

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What is an example sentence for Sleeping in French?

English: "The baby is sleeping peacefully in her crib." | French: "Le bébé dort paisiblement dans son berceau."

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English to French Dictionary

sleeping Meaning in French (sleeping signification en français)

adjectivedormant

verbdormant

dormant in English:sleeping

Phonetic:dɔʁmɑ̃

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de sleeping en français est dormant. (Dans un état de sommeil ; pas éveillé.)

Definitions of Sleeping

1
adjective
dormant
Being in a state of sleep; not awake.
Dans un état de sommeil ; pas éveillé.
2
verb
dormant
The present participle form of the verb 'to sleep', indicating an ongoing action of resting in a state of unconsciousness.
La forme du participe présent du verbe 'dormir', indiquant une action en cours de repos dans un état d'inconscience.

Example Sentences

casual

“The baby is sleeping peacefully in her crib.”

Le bébé dort paisiblement dans son berceau.

casual

“He found his dog sleeping under the tree.”

Il a trouvé son chien dormant sous l'arbre.

casual

“Are you sleeping or just resting your eyes?”

Dormez-vous ou vous reposez-vous simplement les yeux fermés ?

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

dozingslumberingresting

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In English:

awake consciouswakeful

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesleep

past tenseslept

agent nounsleeper

adjectivesleepy

adverbsleepily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sleeping on the jobidiom

Failing to do one's work or duties properly, often by being literally asleep or inattentive.

sleeping beautyexpression

A fairy tale character, or a person who is beautiful while asleep.

sleeping pillcollocation

A tablet or capsule taken to induce sleep.