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

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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.

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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.