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rest in French

rest in French is repos, reste, paix — rest means relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

rest in French

repos
noun
reste
noun
(uncountable) That which remains.
repos
noun
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
paix
noun
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
quiétude
noun
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
repos
noun
(euphemistic, uncountable) A final position after death. Also, death itself: "Not alone, not alone would I go to my rest in the heart of the love..." -- George William Russell ("Love")
paix
noun
(euphemistic, uncountable) A final position after death. Also, death itself: "Not alone, not alone would I go to my rest in the heart of the love..." -- George William Russell ("Love")
pause
noun
(music, countable) A pause of a specified length in a piece of music.
pause
noun
(music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
silence
noun
(music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
reposoir
noun
(snooker, countable) A stick with a U-, V- or X-shaped head used to support the tip of a cue when the cue ball is otherwise out of reach.
support
noun
(countable) Any object designed to be used to support something else.
gîte
noun
A place where one may rest, either temporarily, as in an inn, or permanently, as, in an abode.
s'arrêter
verb
(intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
reposer
verb
(intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
reposer
verb
(intransitive) To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.
cesser
verb
(transitive, reflexive, copulative) To put into a state of rest.
rester
verb
(intransitive) To stay, remain, be situated, or belong to.
reposer
verb
(transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To lean, lie, or lay.
faire une pause
verb
(transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To lean, lie, or lay.
en finir
verb
(intransitive, transitive, legal, US) To complete one's active advocacy in a trial or other proceeding, and thus to wait for the outcome (however, one is still generally available to answer questions, etc.)

What does "rest" mean?

  1. noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
    "You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow."
  2. noun The remaining part of something; what is left over.
    "She ate half the pizza and saved the rest for later."
  3. noun A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, or the symbol marking it.
    "The composer added a two-beat rest before the final chorus."
  4. verb To stop working or moving in order to relax or recover.
    "He sat down to rest after climbing the stairs."

rest in a sentence

  • You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow.
  • The doctor recommended bed rest for a week.
  • She ate half the pizza and saved the rest for later.
  • The composer added a two-beat rest before the final chorus.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "rest" in French?

"rest" in French is repos, reste, paix. rest means: Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

How do you use "rest" in a sentence?

Example: "You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow." In French, "rest" is repos, reste, paix.

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

Yes — French has 15 translations listed for "rest": repos, reste, paix, quiétude, pause, silence.

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