No. 4,889 in French
répit
Respite; a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
In a sentence
Après des heures de travail intense, il avait enfin un moment de répit.
After hours of intense work, he finally had a moment of respite.
In this sentence, 'répit' is used to refer to a short period of rest or relief during a stressful or active time.
Le livre offrait un répit bienvenu aux soucis du quotidien.
The book provided a welcome respite from daily worries.
Here, 'répit' conveys relief or a break from ongoing concerns or challenges, in a figurative sense.
Les soldats n'avaient pas de répit dans leur bataille constante.
The soldiers had no respite in their constant battle.
In this context, 'répit' represents the absence of rest or relief during continuous efforts or struggle.
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