se coucher
to go to bed
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/sə ku.ʃe/
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Cultural Note
The French tend to go to bed later than many Europeans, often around 11 PM or midnight. The expression 'couche-tard' describes a night owl, while 'lève-tôt' describes an early riser.
📝 Example Sentences
Les enfants se couchent à vingt et une heures.
The children go to bed at nine o'clock.
Je me suis couché tard hier soir.
I went to bed late last night.