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    Sieste (en. Nap)

    /sjɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A light sleep that one usually takes after lunch.
    After lunch, I always take a nap.
    Après le déjeuner, je prends toujours une sieste.
    A moment of rest to recover energy.
    He took a twenty-minute nap before continuing to work.
    Il a pris une sieste de vingt minutes avant de continuer à travailler.
    Rest that occurs during the day, usually in the afternoon.
    Children are often tired and need a nap.
    Les enfants sont souvent fatigués et ont besoin d'une sieste.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'siesta', which means 'the sixth hour' which is after noon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a nap
    to take a short sleep in the afternoon.
    faire une sieste
    restorative nap
    a nap that helps regain energy.
    sieste réparatrice
    Italian-style nap
    a longer nap, typically after lunch.
    sieste à l'italienne

    Related Words

    sleep
    state of physiological rest, often nocturnal.
    sommeil
    rest
    state of relaxation or absence of activity.
    repos
    fatigue
    state of fatigue that urges rest.
    fatigue

    Slang Meanings

    to snooze
    He is so tired that he started to snooze on the sofa.
    Il est tellement fatigué qu'il a commencé à bourguignonner sur le canapé.
    to shut one's eyes
    After a good meal, I'm just going to shut my eyes for a moment.
    Après un bon repas, je vais juste fermer les yeux un moment.