endormi

Word: endormi

Language: French

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Meaning:

"endormi" is the past participle of the verb endormir, which means "to put to sleep" or "to fall asleep" depending on usage.

As an adjective, endormi means:

1. Asleep – describes someone or something that is sleeping.

2. Drowsy, sleepy, or sluggish – describes a state of being sleepy or sluggish, sometimes metaphorically meaning inactive or dull.

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Explanation:

• Verb: endormir

  • Derived from: "en-" (prefix) + "dormir" (to sleep)
  • "endormir" means "to make fall asleep," "to lull to sleep," or reflexively "s'endormir": "to fall asleep."

• Past Participle / Adjective: endormi

  • Used to describe someone who has fallen asleep or who is in a dormant state.

Example:

• Il est endormi. — He is asleep.
• Le bébé est endormi. — The baby is asleep.
• Cette ville est endormie. — This town is sleepy (quiet, inactive).

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Synonyms:

• endormi (adjective): assoupi, somnolent, endormant
• dormir (verb): dormir, s'assoupir

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Antonyms:

• awake, awake (adjective): éveillé, réveillé
• to wake up (verb): réveiller, s'éveiller

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Summary:

"Endormi" basically means "asleep," describing the state of sleep. It also implies sluggishness or inactivity in metaphorical use, like describing a sleepy town. It is formed from the verb "endormir," meaning "to put to sleep."