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How to Say ‘I'm trying to sleep better.’ in French

J'essaie de mieux dormir.

zhay eh-SAY duh myuh dor-MEER

[zhay eh-SAY duh myuh dor-MEER]

Phrase Breakdown

J'essaie

zhay eh-SAY

I try / I am trying

The verb 'essayer' in the first person singular.

Example

J'essaie d'apprendre le français.

I’m trying to learn French.

Words in this phrase

J'

[zhay]

I

Shortened form of je before a vowel, meaning the speaker refers to themself.

Example

J'essaie de mieux dormir ces jours-ci.

I am trying to sleep better these days.

essaie

[eh-SAY]

try

Means to make an effort toward something.

Example

J'essaie de mieux manger aussi.

I am trying to eat better too.

De mieux dormir

duh myuh dor-MEER

To sleep better

Expresses an aim of improving sleep quality.

Example

Je veux mieux dormir ce soir.

I want to sleep better tonight.

Words in this phrase

de

[duh]

to

Preposition introducing the following infinitive verb.

Example

J'essaie de prendre plus de temps pour moi.

I am trying to take more time for myself.

mieux

[myuh]

better

Used to compare improvement in the way something is done.

Example

J'essaie de mieux respirer quand je suis stressé.

I am trying to breathe better when I am stressed.

dormir

[dor-MEER]

to sleep

Infinitive verb referring to sleep, often in health and well-being contexts.

Example

J'essaie de mieux dormir avant de reprendre le travail.

I am trying to sleep better before going back to work.

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