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resting

/ˈɹɛstɪŋ/

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verb

Se reposer

To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

Examples :

"After a long hike, the dog was resting in the shade. "

Après une longue randonnée, le chien se reposait à l'ombre.

action physiology being condition

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verb

Se reposer, se calmer

To come to a pause or an end; end.

Examples :

"The case is resting now; the jury will deliver their verdict tomorrow. "

L'affaire se repose maintenant ; le jury rendra son verdict demain.

action physiology

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verb

Se reposer, se calmer

To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, the tired dog was finally resting peacefully in its bed, undisturbed by the children. "

Après une longue journée de travail, le chien fatigué se reposait enfin paisiblement dans son lit, sans être dérangé par les enfants.

physiology mind body action

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verb

Se reposer

To be or to put into a state of rest.

Examples :

"I shall not rest until I have uncovered the truth."

Je ne me reposerai pas tant que je n'aurai pas découvert la vérité.

physiology body action

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verb

Rester, se situer

To stay, remain, be situated.

Examples :

"The blame seems to rest with your father."

La faute semble reposer sur votre père.

position place condition

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verb

Se pencher, se coucher ou poser

To lean, lie, or lay.

Examples :

"A column rests on its pedestal."

Une colonne repose sur son piédestal.

action position

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verb

Se reposer, clore sa plaidoirie

To complete one's active advocacy in a trial or other proceeding, and thus to wait for the outcome (however, one is still generally available to answer questions, etc.)

Examples :

"I rest my case."

Je conclus mon argumentation.

law state government action

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verb

Dormir, se reposer

To sleep; slumber.

Examples :

"The baby is resting in her crib. "

Le bébé dort dans son berceau.

physiology body action

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verb

Se reposer, se détendre

To lie dormant.

Examples :

"The computer was resting in sleep mode, waiting for someone to wake it up. "

L'ordinateur était en mode veille, attendant que quelqu'un le réveille.

physiology body action

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verb

Mourir, décéder

To sleep the final sleep; sleep in death; die; be dead.

Examples :

"After a long illness, my grandfather is finally resting peacefully. "

Après une longue maladie, mon grand-père est finalement décédé paisiblement.

body soul being human religion

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verb

Compter sur, se fier à

To rely or depend on.

Examples :

"The decision rests on getting a bank loan."

La décision repose sur l'obtention d'un prêt bancaire.

business finance

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verb

Se satisfaire, acquiescer

To be satisfied; to acquiesce.

Examples :

"After a long debate, the committee, not completely agreeing but exhausted, was resting in the decision to postpone the project. "

Après un long débat, le comité, sans être tout à fait d'accord mais épuisé, s'est satisfait de la décision de reporter le projet.

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verb

Rester, demeurer

Examples :

"The book is resting on the table. "

Le livre est posé sur la table.

action physiology body

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verb

Arrêter, appréhender

Examples :

"The police are resting their investigation until they find more evidence. "

La police suspend son enquête jusqu'à ce qu'elle trouve plus de preuves.

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noun

Repos

The action of rest

Examples :

"The doctor recommended complete resting of my injured ankle for at least a week. "

Le médecin a recommandé un repos complet de ma cheville blessée pendant au moins une semaine.

action physiology

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noun

Lieu de repos, endroit de repos

A place where one can rest; a resting-place.

Examples :

"The park bench provided a welcome resting after our long walk. "

Le banc du parc offrait un endroit de repos bienvenu après notre longue marche.

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noun

Repos, pause

A pause; a break; an interlude.

Examples :

"After a long morning of gardening, a short resting under the shade tree was very welcome. "

Après une longue matinée de jardinage, un court repos sous l'arbre ombragé était le bienvenu.

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adjective

Au repos, dormant

That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.

Examples :

"The resting flowers in the vase were no longer blooming. "

Les fleurs au repos dans le vase ne fleurissaient plus.

physiology biology

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adjective

Sans emploi, au chômage

Unemployed; out of work.

Examples :

"Since the factory closed, my father has been resting. "

Depuis la fermeture de l'usine, mon père est au chômage.

job business economy

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adjective

Au repos, stationnaire

Remaining; stationary.

Examples :

"The resting hand on the table remained still, not moving at all. "

La main au repos sur la table est restée immobile, ne bougeant pas du tout.

position condition