noun🔗ShareRépit, pauseA brief interval of rest or relief."After a long day of studying, the student enjoyed a brief respite before starting their homework. "Après une longue journée d'étude, l'étudiant a apprécié un bref répit avant de commencer ses devoirs.timeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSursisA reprieve, especially from a sentence of death."The prisoner's respite from execution was granted due to new evidence. "Le sursis à l'exécution du prisonnier a été accordé en raison de nouvelles preuves.lawgovernmentpoliticsactionsituationtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSursisThe delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term."The jury was granted a respite to allow them more time to deliberate the case. "Le jury a bénéficié d'un sursis pour lui permettre de délibérer plus longtemps sur l'affaire.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReporter, différerTo delay or postpone (an event)."The company decided to respite the deadline for submitting the report until next Monday. "L'entreprise a décidé de reporter le délai de soumission du rapport jusqu'à lundi prochain.timeeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccorder un sursis, donner un délaiTo allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation."The teacher will respite the students' homework deadline by a week to allow them time to finish the project. "Le professeur accordera aux élèves un sursis d'une semaine pour le délai de leurs devoirs afin de leur permettre de terminer le projet.timeactionbusinessjobservicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
