Explanation at your level:
You use endormir when you want to say you put someone to sleep. For example, a mother puts her baby to sleep. It is a simple action verb. Remember that it is different from sleeping yourself!
At this level, you can use endormir in sentences like 'I put the child to sleep'. You might also hear it in a medical context, like a doctor putting a patient to sleep for a procedure. Keep practicing the conjugation!
You can now use endormir figuratively. Think of a boring movie that 'puts you to sleep'. You can also use it to talk about calming someone down or making them less alert. It is a great way to add variety to your French sentences.
When you reach this level, you will notice endormir used in political or professional contexts. For instance, 'endormir l'opinion publique' means to distract or pacify public opinion. It shows a sophisticated grasp of nuance.
At the C1 level, endormir becomes a tool for literary description. Authors use it to describe the atmosphere of a room or the effect of a monotonous sound. It is about the subtle power of influence and sedation in language.
Mastering endormir at the C2 level involves understanding its deep etymological roots and its role in complex metaphors. You can discuss how it relates to the concept of 'le sommeil' (sleep) in philosophy or psychology, analyzing how language shapes our perception of consciousness and rest.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Endormir means to put to sleep.
- It is transitive.
- It is related to dormir.
- Use s'endormir for yourself.
Welcome to the world of endormir! This is a classic French verb that translates to 'to put to sleep'. Think of it as the active version of sleeping. While 'dormir' means just to sleep, 'endormir' implies you are the one doing the action to someone else.
You will often see this word used with babies, animals, or even in a metaphorical sense. If a long, dry speech endort the crowd, it means the speech was so boring that it made everyone feel sleepy. It is a very handy verb to have in your French toolkit!
The word endormir comes from the Old French 'endormir', which itself is a combination of the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'in' or 'into') and 'dormir' (to sleep). The root 'dormir' traces all the way back to the Latin word dormire.
Historically, this structure was used to describe the process of entering a state of rest. It has remained remarkably stable throughout the centuries, evolving from its Latin ancestor into the modern French we use today. It is a beautiful example of how prefixes can change the intensity or direction of a verb.
In daily life, endormir is used when you are actively helping someone rest. You might say 'J'endors le bébé' (I am putting the baby to sleep). It is perfectly acceptable in both casual and formal settings.
Commonly, it is paired with objects like 'un enfant' (a child) or 'un patient' (a patient). Be careful not to confuse it with 's'endormir', which is the reflexive version meaning 'to fall asleep' on your own. Using the right form is the key to sounding like a native speaker!
1. Endormir la méfiance: To lull someone's suspicions. 2. Endormir quelqu'un avec des promesses: To pacify someone with empty promises. 3. Endormir le jeu: To slow down the pace of a game. 4. S'endormir sur ses lauriers: To rest on one's laurels. 5. Endormir la douleur: To dull or soothe pain.
Endormir is a third-group irregular verb. It follows the conjugation pattern of 'dormir'. In the present tense, it becomes 'j'endors', 'tu endors', 'il/elle endort'.
The pronunciation is /ɑ̃.dɔʁ.miʁ/. The nasal 'en' at the beginning is the most important part to get right. It rhymes with words like 'partir' or 'sentir' in its infinitive form. Practice the transition from the nasal sound to the 'd' to sound smooth and natural.
Fun Fact
It keeps the root of the Latin 'dormire' perfectly.
Pronunciation Guide
French pronunciation, nasal 'en'
French pronunciation, nasal 'en'
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the nasal 'en'
- Pronouncing the final 'r' too hard
- Adding an extra syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
easy
easy
easy
easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Reflexive verbs
Je m'endors
Third group verbs
dormir
Transitive verbs
endormir quelqu'un
Examples by Level
J'endors mon bébé.
I put my baby to sleep.
Present tense
Il essaie d'endormir le chien.
Elle endort son fils avec une histoire.
Le médecin endort le patient.
La musique endort le bébé.
Je n'arrive pas à endormir mon chat.
Le silence endort la ville.
Il faut endormir les enfants.
Elle endort tout le monde avec ses chansons.
Ce film m'endort.
Il a essayé d'endormir ma méfiance.
La routine endort l'esprit.
Le bruit de la pluie endort.
Elle endort son chagrin dans le travail.
Le conférencier endort son public.
Il cherche à endormir la douleur.
La douceur de sa voix endort.
Il a endormi l'assemblée avec son discours.
Le gouvernement tente d'endormir les manifestants.
Elle a endormi ses craintes.
La situation endort les réflexes des citoyens.
Il a endormi la vigilance de son adversaire.
Cette mélodie endort les sens.
Le calme plat endort l'équipage.
Il a endormi la foule avec de fausses promesses.
Le poète endort le monde avec ses vers.
La monotonie de la vie endort les ambitions.
Il a endormi la conscience collective.
Le charme de la ville endort les voyageurs.
Elle endort ses souvenirs dans l'alcool.
Le temps endort les blessures du passé.
Il a endormi la méfiance des autorités.
La lumière tamisée endort l'atmosphère.
Le silence sépulcral endort toute velléité de révolte.
Il a endormi la sagacité de ses rivaux par une apparente faiblesse.
La torpeur de l'été endort les ardeurs créatives.
Elle endort ses remords sous un masque d'indifférence.
Le discours sophistique endort l'esprit critique.
La mélancolie endort les élans du cœur.
Le destin endort parfois nos plus grandes craintes.
Il a endormi la vigilance par une stratégie de diversion.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"endormir sur ses lauriers"
to become complacent
Il ne faut pas s'endormir sur ses lauriers.
neutral"endormir la méfiance"
to lower someone's guard
Il a utilisé son charme pour endormir sa méfiance.
neutral"endormir le jeu"
to slow down a process
Le politicien a endormi le jeu pour gagner du temps.
formal"endormir quelqu'un avec des mots"
to deceive with empty talk
Ne te laisse pas endormir par ses belles paroles.
casual"s'endormir devant la télé"
to fall asleep watching TV
Je m'endors souvent devant la télé.
casual"endormir ses soucis"
to forget one's problems
Il boit pour endormir ses soucis.
literaryEasily Confused
similar root
dormir is intransitive
Je dors vs J'endors.
reflexive
reflexive is for oneself
Je m'endors.
similar meaning
medical only
Le chirurgien anesthésie.
similar meaning
to make drowsy
La chaleur m'assoupit.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + endormir + object
Il endort le bébé.
Subject + endormir + object + with + noun
Elle endort le bébé avec une chanson.
Subject + endormir + object + by + verb
Il endort la foule en parlant.
Subject + endormir + figurative object
Il endort la méfiance.
Subject + endormir + reflexive pronoun
Je m'endors.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
7
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Endormir is transitive; for oneself, use the reflexive.
Dormir is to sleep; endormir is to put to sleep.
It follows the dormir pattern.
Endormir is a verb, not a noun.
Usually uses 'par' or 'avec' for the means.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize a bed.
Native Speakers
Use it for babies.
Cultural Insight
Lullabies are key.
Grammar Shortcut
Follows dormir.
Say It Right
Nasal 'en'.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use for yourself.
Did You Know?
Latin roots.
Study Smart
Use flashcards.
Reflexive check
Watch for 's'.
Context
Medical usage.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'en' (in) + 'dormir' (sleep) = putting someone 'in' sleep.
Visual Association
A parent rocking a cradle.
Word Web
چالش
Try to use 'endormir' in a sentence today.
ریشه کلمه
French
Original meaning: To cause to sleep
بافت فرهنگی
None
Direct translation is 'to put to sleep'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
at home
- endormir le bébé
- endormir les enfants
medical
- endormir le patient
- anesthésie générale
social
- endormir la méfiance
- endormir le public
literary
- endormir les sens
- endormir la douleur
Conversation Starters
"How do you endormir your kids?"
"Have you ever been endormi by a speech?"
"Do you find it hard to s'endormir?"
"What helps you endormir?"
"Is it easy to endormir a pet?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you tried to endormir someone.
Write about a movie that almost endormi you.
How do you feel when you are about to s'endormir?
Think of a time you were endormi by a boring lecture.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, endormir is transitive (to put someone to sleep).
Use 'Je me suis endormi'.
Yes, vets use it.
No, it is irregular.
Sommeil.
Yes, metaphorically.
Yes, very.
Yes, s'endormir.
خودت رو بسنج
La mère ___ son bébé.
The mother puts her baby to sleep.
Which means 'to fall asleep'?
Reflexive form is for oneself.
Endormir can be used for boring speeches.
It is used metaphorically.
Word
معنی
Transitive vs intransitive.
Il endort le bébé.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Endormir is the active way to put someone else to sleep, distinct from simply sleeping yourself.
- Endormir means to put to sleep.
- It is transitive.
- It is related to dormir.
- Use s'endormir for yourself.
Memory Palace
Visualize a bed.
Native Speakers
Use it for babies.
Cultural Insight
Lullabies are key.
Grammar Shortcut
Follows dormir.
مثال
J'ai du mal à endormir mon bébé le soir.
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