How to Say ‘I no longer sleep.’ in French
Je ne dors plus.
zhuh nuh dor plu
[zhuh nuh dor plu]
💬 Usage Tip: "Ne ... plus" is a structure used for negative expressions of ceasing to do something.
🇫🇷 In France: French expressions of not doing something often denote deep impact or change.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Je pense donc je suis.
I think, therefore I am.
ne
[nuh]
do not
Used to express negation, prohibition, exclusion, omission, or refusal.
Je ne veux pas partir.
I do not want to leave.
dors
[dor]
sleep
To be in a state of rest where consciousness is suspended.
Je dors huit heures par nuit.
I sleep eight hours a night.
plus
[plu]
anymore
No longer.
Il ne travaille plus ici.
He does not work here anymore.
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