respite répit

répit

respite = répit

Pronunciation =  respite

Pronunciation in French = répit

respite in French: répit

Part of speechNoun
Verb
 

Definition in English: a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.). 

Definition in French: une courte période de repos ou de soulagement de quelque chose de difficile ou de désagréable.

reporter (une peine, une obligation, etc.).

Examples in English:

  • It is a job from which there is no respite.

Examples in French:

  • C’est un travail dont il n’y a pas de répit.

Synonyms of respite

Synonyms in French le repos
Pause
espace de respiration
intervalle
entracte
interlude
Synonyms in English rest
break
breathing space
interval
intermission
interlude

Antonyms of respite

Antonyms in French continuation
avance
début
faire des reproches
censurer
commencement
emploi
aller
Antonyms in English continuation
advance
beginning
blame
censure
commencement
employment
go

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