Meaning
To wake up and get out of bed at a late hour.
Cultural Background
The 'grasse matinée' is a cultural institution. It is perfectly acceptable to say you are doing this on a Sunday. Similar to France, but 'se lever tard' is often used in the context of long winter mornings.
Reflexive verbs
Always check your subject pronoun to pick the right reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, etc.).
The 'Grasse Matinée'
Use this phrase to sound more like a native speaker when talking about lazy mornings.
Meaning
To wake up and get out of bed at a late hour.
Reflexive verbs
Always check your subject pronoun to pick the right reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, etc.).
The 'Grasse Matinée'
Use this phrase to sound more like a native speaker when talking about lazy mornings.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive form.
Le dimanche, je ____ tard.
The subject is 'je', so the reflexive pronoun is 'me'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Reflexive verb 'se lever' requires 'se' for 'il'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesLe dimanche, je ____ tard.
The subject is 'je', so the reflexive pronoun is 'me'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Reflexive verb 'se lever' requires 'se' for 'il'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it implies laziness or lack of discipline.
Yes, always use 'se' with it.
Related Phrases
Faire la grasse matinée
synonymTo sleep in
Se lever aux aurores
contrastTo get up at dawn
Se réveiller
similarTo wake up
