repos

Definitions of repos
  1. noun
    freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
    synonyms: relaxation
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    types:
    sommeil, tranquilité
    quiet and inactive restfulness
    type of:
    inactivité
    being inactive; being less active
  2. noun
    quiet and inactive restfulness
    synonyms: sommeil, tranquilité
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    type of:
    relaxation
    freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
  3. noun
    a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
    synonyms: assoupissement
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    types:
    estivation
    (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
    type of:
    inactivité
    the state of being inactive
  4. noun
    calmness without winds
    synonyms: calme, paix, tranquillité
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    type of:
    tranquilité
    an absence of strong winds or rain
  5. noun
    a pause for relaxation
    synonyms: répit
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    types:
    moment de repos, temps de souffler
    a short respite
    type of:
    interruption, pause, temps d'arrêt
    a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
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