Faire la grasse matinée
Example: Le dimanche, j'aime faire la grasse matinée sans réveil.
Definition
"Faire la grasse matinée" means to sleep in late or enjoy a prolonged and leisurely morning rest, typically without an alarm. It conveys the idea of allowing oneself extra sleep time, often on weekends or holidays, to feel relaxed and refreshed.
Translations
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To sleep in -
Dormir hasta tarde -
Uitslapen -
Dormir fins tard -
Ausschlafen
Etymology
The phrase "faire la grasse matinée" originates from French, where "grasse" means fat or rich, and "matinée" means morning. Together, it humorously suggests a 'fat' or 'rich' morning, implying a luxurious, indulgent sleep. Did you know? This expression captures the pleasure of a morning 'full' of rest.
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