Reposent (en. Rest)

ʁə.pɔ.zɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The act of resting or being at rest.
After a busy day, they finally rest.
Après une journée chargée, ils reposent enfin.
To be placed or positioned on something.
The books rest on the table.
Les livres reposent sur la table.
To be in a state of tranquility or calm.
Memories rest in her heart.
Les souvenirs reposent dans son cœur.

Etymology

From the verb reposer, from Latin 'reposare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rest on
to lean on something for support.
reposent sur
rest in peace
often expresses the peaceful passing of a person.
reposent dans la paix
rest in complete tranquility
to remain undisturbed or untroubled.
reposent en toute tranquillité

Related Words

rest
State of tranquility or cessation of activity.
repos
placed
That is positioned somewhere or remains still.
posé
relaxation
The act of relaxing or resting.
relaxation

Slang Meanings

To chill out while resting.
After school, I get into rest mode.
Après l'école, je me mets en mode reposent.
To take a relaxed break.
This weekend, I'm going to rest on the beach.
Ce week-end, je vais reposent sur la plage.