What does somnolent in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word somnolent in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use somnolent in French.

The word somnolent in French means somnolent, drowsy, lethargic, sluggish, torpid, doze, sleep. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word somnolent

somnolent, drowsy

adjectif (à demi assoupi)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Après un repas copieux, ma voisine de table est somnolente.

lethargic, sluggish, torpid

adjectif (littéraire (qui manque d'activité)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Après l'agitation de la capitale, cette ville est somnolente.

doze

verbe intransitif (dormir très légèrement)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Je l'ai vue somnoler pendant une bonne partie de la réunion.
I saw her dozing for a good chunk of the meeting.

sleep

verbe intransitif (littéraire (être inactif)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La nature somnole durant l'hiver.
Nature lies dormant in winter.

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