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repose noun

  /ɹi-/ , /ɹəˈpoʊz/ , /ɹɪˈpəʊz/
  • (uncountable) Temporary cessation from activity to rest and recover, especially in the form of sleep; rest; (countable) an instance of this; a break, a rest; a sleep.
  • (uncountable) The state of being peacefully inactive or relaxed, or being free from disturbances or worries; calmness, ease, peace, quietness.
  • (uncountable) Of the face, a muscle, etc.: the state of being relaxed and not in tension.
  • (uncountable, chiefly, chemistry) The state of leaving something alone or untouched; (countable) an instance of this.
  • (uncountable, chiefly, geology) Of a natural phenomenon, especially the eruption of a volcano: the state of temporary cessation of activity; dormancy, quiescence.
 repos

repose verb

  /ɹi-/ , /ɹəˈpoʊz/ , /ɹɪˈpəʊz/
  • (also, figurative) To lean or recline, sit down, or lie down to rest; to rest.
 reposer
  • (also, figurative, archaic) To lay (someone, or part of their body) down to rest.
 charger
  • Followed by on or upon: of a thing: to lie or be physically positioned on something, especially horizontally; to rest on or be supported by something.
 couché
  • (reflexive, archaic) Followed by from or (obsolete) of: to cause (oneself) to take a rest from some activity; also, to allow (oneself) to recover from some activity.
 se reposer

repose verb

  /ɹi-/ , /ɹəˈpoʊz/ , /ɹɪˈpəʊz/
  • (intransitive) Of a thing: to be in the management or power of a person or an organization.
 conduire
  • (chiefly, passive voice) Followed by in: to entrust (duty, power, etc.) in someone; to confide.
  • To place (confidence, faith, or trust) in someone or something.
 confier

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reposant adjective

  /ʁə.pɔ.zɑ̃/
refreshing
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