Meaning
To go to sleep or lie down for rest.
Cultural Background
French people often value a clear separation between work and rest. Saying 'je vais au lit' is a standard way to signal that separation. In Quebec, you might hear 'aller se coucher' more frequently than 'aller au lit' in casual conversation.
Don't pronounce the T
The 't' at the end of 'lit' is silent. It sounds like 'lee'.
Meaning
To go to sleep or lie down for rest.
Don't pronounce the T
The 't' at the end of 'lit' is silent. It sounds like 'lee'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Il est minuit, je ____ au lit.
The subject is 'je', so the verb 'aller' must be conjugated as 'vais'.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct preposition.
'Au' is the contraction of 'à + le'.
🎉 Score: /2
Practice Bank
2 exercisesIl est minuit, je ____ au lit.
The subject is 'je', so the verb 'aller' must be conjugated as 'vais'.
Choose the correct preposition.
'Au' is the contraction of 'à + le'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is possible but less common. 'Aller au lit' is the standard idiom.
Related Phrases
Se coucher
synonymTo lie down/go to bed
Faire dodo
similarTo sleep (childish)
Bonne nuit
builds onGood night
