la petite mort

French phrase literally meaning "the little death". In popular culture it means having a sleep after sex or orgasm. Popular song "I just Died in Your Arms" by English band Cutting Crew was about it.

Oh, I just had la petite mort tonight
It must've been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
Whoa, whoa

by EconSquad January 27, 2015

la petit mort

It refers to a woman passing out after having a powerful orgasm.

Meg: Riley, where have you been? The partys over.
Riley: I've been in the guest bedroom, Jason over there gave me La Petit Mort.

by BlakeMoros July 17, 2017

petit morte

The term "petit morte" (little death in French) refers to the post orgasmic feeling of weakness and lowered state of consciousness.

Janet experienced un petit morte during a particulary passionate meeting with her lover.

by southernmimi April 21, 2022