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"Bed" in French: lit
le lit
Bed in French is le lit, masculine, said LEE. Final t is silent. Aller au lit means go to bed. Un lit double is a double bed. Se coucher is the verb to go to bed / lie down.
Feeling ill
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How to pronounce lit
Say it
LEE
/li/
LEE. Short i as in see. Silent t. Soft l. Do not say English "lit" with a t.
"Bed" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le lit | the bed Furniture for sleeping. | Furniture for sleeping. |
| au lit | in bed / to bed Aller au lit; rester au lit. | Aller au lit; rester au lit. |
| un lit simple / double | a single / double bed Hotel bookings. | Hotel bookings. |
| se coucher | to go to bed The bedtime verb. | The bedtime verb. |
How to use lit in real life
- 1Feeling ill
Reste au lit aujourd'hui, tu es malade.
Stay in bed today; you're sick.
Au lit for location.
- 2Hotel request
On voudrait un lit double, s'il vous plaît.
We'd like a double bed, please.
Un lit + size.
- 3Night routine
Les enfants sont déjà au lit.
The kids are already in bed.
Au lit after être.
Mistakes English speakers make with lit
Incorrect: La lit est grand.
Correct: Le lit est grand.
Lit is masculine: le lit.
Incorrect: Je vais to bed.
Correct: Je vais au lit. / Je me couche.
Use au lit or se coucher.
Good to know
Hotel sites list lit double, twin (lits jumeaux), and sometimes lit king-size. Faire le lit means make the bed; se lever is get up.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arranging a guest room
ChatPal
Le lit est fait dans la chambre d'amis.
The bed is made in the guest room.
You
Parfait. Il y a une couverture sur le lit ?
Perfect. Is there a blanket on the bed?
ChatPal
Oui, et un oreiller supplémentaire près du lit.
Yes, and an extra pillow near the bed.
You
Merci, ils seront bien.
Thanks; they'll be fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bed" in French
How do I say go to bed?
Aller au lit, or je me couche.
Is lit masculine?
Yes: le lit.
How do you pronounce lit?
LEE, silent t.
How do I book a double bed?
Un lit double.
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