French · Common Verbs
dormir
to sleep
Beginnerverb
Definition
To rest with the eyes closed and the mind unconscious.
Example
Je dors huit heures par nuit.
I sleep eight hours a night.
Etymology
'Dormir' derives from the Latin 'dormire', meaning 'to sleep'. Its form has remained largely unchanged through the evolution of the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dormir' is common in both casual conversations and formal contexts, used widely across French-speaking countries.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in poetry and literature, notably in the works of Charles Baudelaire where sleep is often metaphorically discussed.