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nap in French

nap in French is sieste, somme, roupillon — nap means to sleep briefly, especially during the day.

nap in French

sieste
noun
somme
noun
roupillon
noun
faire la sieste
verb
To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
siester
verb
To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

What does "nap" mean?

  1. verb To sleep briefly, especially during the day.
    "She likes to nap for twenty minutes after lunch."
  2. noun A short period of sleep, especially during the day.
    "I need a quick nap before the meeting."
  3. noun The short raised fibres on the surface of fabric or leather.
    "Brush the velvet against the nap and it changes colour."
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nap in a sentence

  • She likes to nap for twenty minutes after lunch.
  • The baby napped through most of the flight.
  • I need a quick nap before the meeting.
  • He took a nap on the sofa while the game was on.

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What is "nap" in French?

"nap" in French is sieste, somme, roupillon. nap means: To sleep briefly, especially during the day.

How do you use "nap" in a sentence?

Example: "She likes to nap for twenty minutes after lunch." In French, "nap" is sieste, somme, roupillon.

Are there other ways to say "nap" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "nap": sieste, somme, roupillon, faire la sieste, siester.

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