What does the French word coucher mean?

The French verb coucher generally means to lay something down, put to bed, or, in the reflexive form se coucher, to go to bed or lie down. It also commonly refers to sleeping (spending the night) or, in the phrase coucher avec, to have sexual intercourse. It can also mean the setting of the sun.
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What's the difference between coucher and dormir in French?

Sometimes they actually mean the same thing, but as many have pointed out there is a difference. "Se coucher" means to go to bed, or lie down. "Dormir" means to sleep.
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What does voulez vous coucher mean?

The meaning of this expression is, "Do you want to sleep (make love) with me tonight?" It is often one of the very few French phrases that English speakers know and actually use, without having studied the language and, for some, without knowing what it means.
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What does je vais coucher mean?

Se coucher is a reflexive verb meaning “to go to bed/lie down.” You must use the reflexive pronoun: Je vais me coucher = I'm going to bed.
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What does aller se coucher mean?

As 'se coucher' also means just 'to lie down', we use 'aller se coucher' for 'to go to bed'.
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Le Verbe Se Coucher au Présent - To go to sleep Present Tense - French Conjugation

What does je vais faire dodo mean?

Definition: (baby talk) - sleepy time, beddy-bye. Je vais faire dodo - I'm going beddy-bye (I'm going to sleep) Au dodo ! - Sleepy time!
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Why do French say "je vous en prie"?

Je vous en prie

The phrase literally means “I pray you for it”, though it's only used to say “you're welcome” in French. It uses the formal pronoun vous, which serves to show respect when speaking to someone you don't know very well.
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Is voulez-vous coucher avec moi considered rude?

For one thing, although it's technically correct and French people will understand it, Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? has a bizarre ring to it for French native speakers. For another, just blurting out this sentence or asking it to someone in earnest is forward at best, and offensive at worst.
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What does "ma belle amie" mean in French?

Music video. "Ma Belle Amie" on YouTube. The original song, whose French title means "My Beautiful Friend", features a French lyric line: "Apres Tous les beaux jours je te dit merci merci" ("After all the beautiful days, I say thank you, thank you").
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What does oui ma puce mean?

Oui, ma puce. Yes, sweetie, yes he is.
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What does je sommeil mean?

It means to feel sleepy — and it's an avoir expression, so you say "j'ai sommeil" (not je suis sommeil 😉). You'll hear it at night, after a bad sleep, or anytime someone needs a nap!
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What does "je ne sais quoi" mean literally?

The literal translation of the French phrase "je ne sais quoi" is "I don't know what," but it's used in English to describe an indescribable, special quality or charm that makes someone or something unique and appealing, like "a certain je ne sais quoi". It refers to an elusive, almost magical characteristic that's hard to define but clearly noticeable.
 
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Is it rude to not say hello in France?

The Importance of Greetings

Americans often dive right into conversation without a greeting, which can seem abrupt or rude in French culture. Always say hello: When you enter a shop, café, or office, greet with “Bonjour, Monsieur/Madame.”
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What does "ma petite puce" mean?

ma petite puce (f) — little flea. mon petit monstre (my little monster)
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How do you reply to Merci?

To respond to "merci" (thank you) in French, the most common answers are "De rien" (You're welcome/It's nothing) for casual situations or "Je vous en prie" (I beg of you/You're welcome) for more formal settings, with other options like "Avec plaisir" (With pleasure) or "Il n'y a pas de quoi" (There's no need/Don't mention it) also being used depending on the context and formality.
 
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Do the French actually say "je voudrais"?

Yes, the French absolutely say "je voudrais" (I would like), and it's the standard, polite way to make requests, especially when ordering food or asking for something in a shop, though natives also use "je vais prendre" or simply "un café, s'il vous plaît" for casual orders, while "je veux" (I want) is considered rude.
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Why is it "je vais bien" instead of "je suis bien"?

Je suis bien. No, you have to say je vais bien, which is the verb "to go" and not the verb "to be". If someone asks you how you are, how are you doing? You have to answer "je vais bien".
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What does jai rien a faire mean?

A more polite version is “j'en ai rien à faire”, ie literally “I have nothing to do with it” “, but meaning I don't care about it.
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What is a doudou in French slang?

A doudou is a toddler's most cherished item, usually a stuffed animal or blanket they can't sleep, live, or breathe without. And, you guessed it, it's a popular French term for endearment. Doudou is a slang term used by international French speakers, particularly in African countries, to refer to a girlfriend or wife.
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What is "je vais aller"?

Je vais aller is definitely how you'd say “I'm going to...” or “I'm going to go...”
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