Reposaient (en. Were resting)

/ʁə.pɔ.zɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

The action of being motionless or inactive, taking a rest.

They rested their suitcases after a long journey.

Ils reposaient leurs valises après un long voyage.

To be in a state of calm or tranquility.

The ideas rested in a corner of his mind.

Les idées reposaient dans un coin de son esprit.

To be based on something, to lean on.

Their decisions were based on solid facts.

Leurs décisions reposaient sur des faits solides.

From Old French 'reposier', derived from Latin 'repausare'.

resting on their laurels

Refers to someone who has relied on their past successes and no longer strives to advance.

reposaient sur leurs lauriers

rested at the top

Referring to something that remains in a high or dominant position.

reposaient au sommet

rest

State of calm and tranquility, period of rest.

repose

repositioning

Action or effect of putting something down.

reposement

rest

State of sleep or relaxation.

repos

Taking time for oneself, without pressure.

After work, I allow myself a well-deserved rest.

Après le travail, je m'accorde un reposaient bien mérité.

Detailing a moment of relaxation.

We're going to have a rest tonight, just relaxing at home.

On va se faire un reposaient ce soir, juste tranquille à la maison.