rests

[US]/[restz]/
[UK]/[rɛstz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A period of time when someone or something is not working or active.; A brief pause in a piece of music.
v. To cease working or being active for a period of time.; To lean or be supported.; To stop performing or playing.

Phrases & Collocations

rests well

se repose bien

rests assured

se repose tranquillement

rests here

se repose ici

rests now

se repose maintenant

rests gently

se repose doucement

rests against

se repose contre

rests upon

se repose sur

rests briefly

se repose brièvement

rests comfortably

se repose confortablement

rests longer

se repose plus longtemps

Example Sentences

the hiker rests on a boulder overlooking the valley.

Le randonneur se repose sur un rocher surplombant la vallée.

she rests her head against the cool windowpane.

Elle pose sa tête contre le carreau de fenêtre frais.

the patient rests comfortably in a hospital bed.

Le patient se repose confortablement dans un lit d'hôpital.

he rests his case on several key pieces of evidence.

Il fonde son argumentation sur plusieurs preuves clés.

the company rests its hopes on the new product launch.

L'entreprise repose ses espoirs sur le lancement du nouveau produit.

the decision rests with the board of directors.

La décision revient au conseil d'administration.

the responsibility rests on your shoulders.

La responsabilité repose sur vos épaules.

the book rests on the top shelf of the library.

Le livre se trouve sur l'étagère supérieure de la bibliothèque.

the weary traveler rests for a moment before continuing.

Le voyageur fatigué se repose un instant avant de continuer.

the argument rests on a faulty premise.

L'argument repose sur une prémisse erronée.

the cat rests peacefully in a sunbeam.

Le chat se repose paisiblement dans un rayon de soleil.

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