dormir
Irregular 3rd Group (-ir) Level A1 ⭐ #35 Most CommonEnglish translation: to sleep
Present (Présent)
Sleeping now.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| je | dors | |
| tu | dors | |
| il/elle/on | dort | |
| nous | dormons | |
| vous | dormez | |
| ils/elles | dorment |
🎴 Flashcard Practice Mode
Flip through pronouns to test active recall for 'dormir'
Tap anywhere to reveal conjugation ↻
Tap to flip back
Keyboard shortcuts: Space to flip • ← / → arrow keys to switch
Frequently Asked Questions: DORMIR
Is "dormir" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"dormir" is classified as a Irregular 3rd Group (-ir) verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Short stem in singular (dor-), full stem in plural (dorm-)". Follows the pattern of partir and sortir: singular drops the final stem consonant: dor-s, dor-s, dor-t. Plural restores it: dorm-ons, dorm-ez, dorm-ent. Participle: dormi. In singular present tenses, the 'm' disappears: je dors, tu dors, il dort.
What does "dormir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "dormir" translates primarily to "to sleep". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "dormir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Je dorme huit heures" instead of "Je dors huit heures". Why? Dormir drops the 'm' and takes -s in singular present: je dors.
What are common idioms or expressions with "dormir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Dormir sur ses deux oreilles" which means "To sleep like a baby / sleep soundly and worry-free" (e.g. "Le projet est sécurisé, vous pouvez dormir sur vos deux oreilles.").
How can I practice and memorize "dormir" conjugations? ▾
Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.
Struggling with 'dormir' in real conversations?
Memorizing charts is only 20% of fluency. Speak naturally with certified native French tutors on Preply. Book your first trial lesson today with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Quick Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Test your understanding of 'dormir' across tenses
What is the 1st person singular 'je' present tense of dormir?
Other Important French Verbs to Study
to be
to have / to be (age)
to do / to make
to go
to be able to / can
to want
to take / have (food/drink)
to see / watch
to come
to speak / talk
must / to have to / owe
to know (facts / how to do)
to believe, think
to live, exist
to put / to place / to set
to leave / to depart
to drink
to understand / to comprehend / to include
to be necessary / must / to need
to hold / to keep / to take place
to read / to interpret
to write / to compose
to open / to unlock
to wait / to wait for
to choose / to select
to return (give back) / to make (render)
to leave (behind) / to let (allow)
to die
to be born
to serve / to be useful
to run
to laugh
to please / to appeal to
to fear / to dread
to receive / to welcome
to drive / to lead