How do you say "rest" in French?

In French, "rest" is se reposer. It is a verb.

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se reposer is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following French pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "rest" in French?

In French, "rest" is se reposer. It is a verb. The word is spelled se reposer and pronounced as written, following French pronunciation rules.

Is se reposer masculine or feminine?

se reposer is a verb, so grammatical gender does not directly apply. In French, verbs conjugate by person and tense.

How is se reposer used in a sentence?

Use se reposer as you would use the equivalent verb in English. In French, word order and agreement rules determine how se reposer fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the French language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.