Repos
Rest
Language note: French nouns have genders. 'Repos' is masculine, so it takes 'le' or 'un'.
Culture note: In France, the 'repos' is a valued part of the day. Lunch breaks can be longer and more leisurely than in other cultures.
Context: The conversation ends on a note of mutual understanding about rest.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Repos
[ruh-poh]
Rest
The state of being free from activity or stress.
Après une longue journée, le repos est nécessaire.
After a long day, rest is necessary.
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