Je ne dors plus, je ne mange plus.
I can't sleep, can't eat.
Language note: Used to convey extreme emotional states.
Culture note: Such expressions are prevalent themes in expressing turmoil in French culture.
Context: The narrative illustrates her distress.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Je suis fatigué après le travail.
I am tired after work.
ne
[nuh]
do not
Used to express negation, prohibition, exclusion, omission, or refusal.
Je ne veux pas te voir.
I do not want to see you.
dors
[dor]
sleep
To be in a state of rest where consciousness is suspended.
Je dors bien ici.
I sleep well here.
plus
[ploo]
anymore
No longer.
Elle ne sourit plus.
She does not smile anymore.
je
[zhuh]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Je parle français.
I speak French.
ne
[nuh]
do not
Used to express negation, prohibition, exclusion, omission, or refusal.
Je ne veux pas te voir.
I do not want to see you.
mange
[mahnj]
eat
To consume food.
Je mange au restaurant.
I eat at the restaurant.
plus
[ploo]
anymore
No longer.
Elle ne sourit plus.
She does not smile anymore.
Phrase Parts
Je
ne
dors
plus
Je ne mange plus.
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