reposer

Senses

1. 1.

   to rest, to take a break

   to cease activity and recover energy or strength

2. 2.

   to lie, to rest (of objects)

   to be in a state of repose; to be laid down

3. 3.

   to rely on, to depend on

   to be based or founded upon

4. 4.

   to put down again

   to place something back down after lifting it

Examples

• "Après cette longue journée, j'ai besoin de reposer un peu."

  After this long day, I need to rest a bit.

• "Le livre repose sur la table depuis ce matin."

  The book has been lying on the table since this morning.

• "Son argument repose sur des faits vérifiés."

  His argument rests on verified facts.

Usage

*Reposer* is a common, everyday verb used in both literal (physical rest) and figurative (logical foundation) contexts. The reflexive form *se reposer* is particularly common for "to rest" with the meaning of relaxation. Avoid confusing it with *répousser* (to push back, to reject).