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abed in French

abed in French is au lit — abed means in or on a bed; confined to bed.

abed in French

au lit
adv
(archaic) In bed, or on the bed; confined to bed. [First attested from 1150 to 1350.]

What does "abed" mean?

  1. adv In or on a bed; confined to bed.
    "He lay abed all morning, nursing a fever."
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abed in a sentence

  • He lay abed all morning, nursing a fever.
  • The old phrase "early to bed" comes from the same idea as lying abed.

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What is "abed" in French?

"abed" in French is au lit. abed means: In or on a bed; confined to bed.

How do you use "abed" in a sentence?

Example: "He lay abed all morning, nursing a fever." In French, "abed" is au lit.

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