How do you spell lying down in french?

The most common way to say "lying down" in French is couché(e).

* Couché is used for a male subject.

* Couchée is used for a female subject.

Here are some examples:

* Le chat est couché sur le canapé. (The cat is lying down on the couch.)

* La petite fille est couchée dans son lit. (The little girl is lying down in her bed.)

You can also use the verb s'allonger which means "to lie down".

* Je m'allonge sur le gazon. (I am lying down on the grass.)

* Il s'est allongé sur le sol. (He lay down on the ground.)

The choice between couché(e) and s'allonger depends on the context and the desired nuance.