reposer/ʁə.po.ze/
verb · B1/B2 · Frequency 921
verb
Meanings
to put back, to set down again; to rest, to lie
Used to indicate placing or letting something rest.
to rest
Refers to resting of a person or animal.
to be based on
Used to express being based on something.
Examples
Le vase a été reposé sur l'étagère après le nettoyage.
The vase was placed back on the shelf after cleaning.
Le livre a été reposé sur la table avant le départ des invités.
The book was put back on the table before the guests left.
Après une longue nuit, le randonneur est enfin reposé.
After a long night, the hiker is finally rested.
Collocations
- se reposer après une longue journéeto rest after a long day
- reposer sur des bases solidesto be based on solid foundations
Common mistakes
Après le travail, je repose.
Après le travail, je me repose.
For the sense “to rest,” French normally uses the pronominal form se reposer; reposer by itself mainly means to place something or for something to remain at rest.
Related words
synonymposerto put down, to place (something or somebody)
Grammar note
Reposer is an essentially pronominal verb and must be used with the appropriate reflexive pronoun.