French Expression · Beginner
Fais dodo
Go to sleep (child's language)
Pronunciation: fe do-DO
Meaning
A common, affectionate phrase used by adults to encourage a child to go to sleep.
Example
Allez, mon amour, fais dodo maintenant.
Come on, my love, go to sleep now.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Fais dodo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.