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sleeping

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

sleeping around

Translations

sleepingnoun

sleepings

sommeil

Sleeping is essential for both physical and mental health.

Le sommeil est essentiel pour la santé physique et mentale.

Synonyms

sleepinggerund / present participle

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

Used attributively as a present participle (sleeping child, sleeping bag); normally not subject to comparison.

dormantAu sens de « non actif, en sommeil ».

The sleeping volcano could erupt at any time.

Le volcan dormant pouvait entrer en éruption à tout moment.

endormiÉtat de sommeil ou d’assoupissement.

The sleeping child looked peaceful in her crib.

L’enfant endormi avait l’air paisible dans son berceau.

Additional translations

de couchageEmploi technique ou descriptif pour ce qui est destiné au sommeil.

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Antonyms

sleepverb

sleeping

Gerund

slept

Past Simple

slept

Past Participle

sleeping

Gerund

/sliːp/

dormir

I usually sleep for eight hours every night.

Je dors généralement huit heures chaque nuit.

Additional translations

accueillirPour un lieu de séjour : indiquer la capacité d’hébergement.

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Definitions

sleepingnoun

The act or state of sleeping; the process of being asleep.

Sleeping is essential for both physical and mental health.

sleepinggerund / present participle

In a state of rest or inactivity, typically unconscious and with reduced bodily functions.

The sleeping child looked peaceful in her crib.

Not currently active or in use; dormant.

The sleeping volcano could erupt at any time.

Intended or designed for use while sleeping.

He crawled into his sleeping bag as the temperature dropped.

Designed or intended for sleeping.

She packed a warm sleeping bag for the trip.

sleepverb

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness and inactivity, typically with the eyes closed.

I usually sleep for eight hours every night.

To provide a place for someone to rest or stay overnight.

The cabin can sleep up to six people comfortably.