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Bed
bɛd
Extrêmement Commun
500 - 600
500 - 600
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lit, couche, lit d'hôpital, lit superposé, lit à baldaquin

Significations de Bed en français

Le mot "bed" en anglais désigne principalement un meuble destiné à dormir. Il est utilisé dans divers contextes, tant formels qu'informels.

Dans le langage quotidien, "bed" est employé par tous les groupes d'âge, souvent dans des phrases simples. Par exemple :

  • "I go to bed at 10 PM." (Je vais au lit à 22 heures.)
  • "She made the bed this morning." (Elle a fait le lit ce matin.)

Le mot peut également apparaître dans des expressions courantes telles que :

  • "to make the bed" (faire le lit)
  • "to get out of bed" (se lever du lit)
  • "to be in bed" (être au lit)

Dans un contexte plus informel, "bed" peut être utilisé pour désigner un endroit où l'on se repose, comme dans "the couch is my second bed" (le canapé est mon deuxième lit).

Les erreurs communes incluent l'utilisation incorrecte de "bed" dans des expressions idiomatiques. Par exemple, "to sleep in bed" est redondant, car dormir implique déjà d'être au lit.

Les synonymes de "bed" incluent "bunk" (lit superposé) et "cot" (lit de camp). L'antonyme serait "floor" (sol), en référence à l'endroit où l'on ne dort pas habituellement.

En ce qui concerne la prononciation, "bed" se prononce /bɛd/, avec un son court pour la voyelle "e".

L'étymologie du mot remonte à l'anglais ancien "bedd", qui signifie un endroit pour dormir. Ce terme est apparenté à d'autres langues germaniques, soulignant son utilisation universelle dans le contexte du sommeil.

Significations de Bed en français

lit

Exemple:
I sleep in my bed every night.
Je dors dans mon lit chaque nuit.
Make your bed before you leave the house.
Fais ton lit avant de quitter la maison.
Utilisation: informalContexte: General usage, home environment
Note: The word 'lit' is used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to a bed of any size, such as a twin, queen, or king.

couche

Exemple:
He spends all day lying in bed.
Il passe toute la journée couché dans son lit.
She loves to read in bed.
Elle aime lire au lit.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Describing the action of lying down or resting in bed
Note: 'Coucher' can also mean 'to lie down' or 'to put to bed' when used as a verb.

lit d'hôpital

Exemple:
The patient was moved to a hospital bed.
Le patient a été déplacé sur un lit d'hôpital.
The hospital bed is adjustable.
Le lit d'hôpital est réglable.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Medical settings, hospitals
Note: This refers specifically to beds used in hospitals and medical facilities.

lit superposé

Exemple:
The kids sleep in bunk beds.
Les enfants dorment dans des lits superposés.
Bunk beds are great for saving space.
Les lits superposés sont idéaux pour gagner de la place.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Children's rooms, dormitories
Note: This term refers to stacked beds, commonly used in children's rooms or dormitories.

lit à baldaquin

Exemple:
She has a beautiful four-poster bed.
Elle a un beau lit à baldaquin.
The four-poster bed adds elegance to the room.
Le lit à baldaquin ajoute de l'élégance à la chambre.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Interior design, luxury settings
Note: This refers to a decorative bed with posts at each corner, often draped with fabric.

Les synonymes de Bed

bedstead

A bedstead is the frame of a bed, typically made of wood or metal. It is the structure that supports the mattress and bedding.
Exemple: She bought a new bedstead for her bedroom.
Note: A bedstead specifically refers to the frame of the bed, whereas 'bed' can refer to the entire sleeping surface or furniture.

cot

A cot is a small, portable bed often used for infants or young children. It is usually lightweight and can be easily moved from one place to another.
Exemple: The baby slept in a cot next to the parents' bed.
Note: A cot is typically smaller and more portable than a regular bed, designed for temporary or occasional use.

mattress

A mattress is a thick pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with resilient material and covered with fabric.
Exemple: She bought a new mattress for her bed.
Note: A mattress is the specific component of a bed that provides cushioning and support, while 'bed' refers to the entire furniture piece used for sleeping.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Bed

hit the hay

To go to bed or go to sleep.
Exemple: I'm exhausted, I need to hit the hay and get some rest.
Note: This phrase is a more informal way of saying 'go to bed.'

early to bed, early to rise

Going to bed early and waking up early is beneficial.
Exemple: Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the importance of a good sleeping schedule for overall well-being.

make the bed

To arrange the covers and pillows neatly on a bed.
Exemple: I make the bed every morning to keep my room tidy.
Note: This phrase refers to the act of tidying up the bed after waking up, not just lying down on it.

bed of roses

An easy or comfortable situation.
Exemple: Life is not always a bed of roses; we all face challenges.
Note: This idiom implies that life is not always easy, despite the comfortable image of a bed of roses.

burn the midnight oil

To work late into the night.
Exemple: I have a deadline tomorrow, so I'll be burning the midnight oil tonight.
Note: This phrase suggests staying up late working instead of going to bed early.

get up on the wrong side of the bed

To be in a bad mood or irritable for no apparent reason.
Exemple: I don't know why she's so grumpy today; maybe she got up on the wrong side of the bed.
Note: This idiom suggests that a person's bad mood is due to waking up in a negative state.

bedtime story

A story read or told to a child before they go to sleep.
Exemple: My mom used to read me a bedtime story every night when I was a child.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to a story told before going to sleep, typically to children.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Bed

Crash

To crash means to go to bed or fall asleep, usually exhausted.
Exemple: I'm going to crash after this long day at work.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the idea of a sudden and deep sleep.

Kip

A kip is a short sleep or nap.
Exemple: I need a quick kip before we go out tonight.
Note: This term is more commonly used in British English.

Snooze

To snooze is to sleep lightly or briefly, also referring to the alarm function on a clock that allows for a short period of sleep.
Exemple: I'll just snooze for a few minutes before getting ready.
Note: It implies a short and light sleep.

Catch some Z's

To catch some Z's means to go to sleep, with the 'Z' representing the sound of snoring.
Exemple: I need to catch some Z's before the big presentation tomorrow.
Note: This slang term uses a whimsical way to refer to sleeping.

Hit the sack

To hit the sack means to go to bed, typically when one is tired.
Exemple: I'm exhausted, I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.
Note: This term suggests a sense of urgency or need for rest.

In the land of nod

In the land of nod means sound asleep or in a dream state.
Exemple: I was in the land of nod dreaming about tropical beaches.
Note: This expression has a poetic and imaginative quality.

Sawing logs

Sawing logs means snoring loudly while asleep.
Exemple: Listen to him, he's sawing logs in there!
Note: This term humorously likens the sound of snoring to the cutting of wood with a saw.

Bed - Exemples

The bed was so comfortable that I fell asleep immediately.
Le lit était si confortable que je me suis endormi immédiatement.
The hospital room had several beds for patients.
La chambre d'hôpital avait plusieurs lits pour les patients.
She always makes her bed in the morning.
Elle fait toujours son lit le matin.

Grammaire de Bed

Bed - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemme: bed
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): beds, bed
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): bed
Verbe, passé simple (Verb, past tense): bedded
Verbe, gérondif ou participe présent (Verb, gerund or present participle): bedding
Verbe, 3ème personne du singulier au présent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): beds
Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form): bed
Verbe, présent non à la 3ème personne du singulier (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bed
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
bed contient 1 syllabes: bed
Transcription phonétique: ˈbed
bed , ˈbed (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Bed - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
bed: 500 - 600 (Extrêmement Commun).
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