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reposed

/rɪˈpəʊzd/

/rɪˈpoʊzd/

Translations

reposedpast participle

/rɪˈpəʊzd/

/rɪˈpoʊzd/

Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “repose”; describes a calm or resting state.

reposéSe dit de quelque chose placé ou laissé dans un état de repos ; emploi courant en registre neutre.

The statue, reposed on its marble pedestal, dominated the hall.

La statue, reposée sur son socle de marbre, dominait la salle.

poséLittéraire ; se dit d’une personne ou d’une expression calme et maîtrisée.

The reposed expression on her face suggested she was at peace with her decision.

L’expression posée sur son visage suggérait qu’elle était en paix avec sa décision.

Synonyms

reposeverb

reposed

Past Simple

reposed

Past Simple

reposed

Past Participle

reposing

Gerund

/rɪˈpəʊz/

/rɪˈpoʊz/

reposer

She reposed her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.

Elle reposa sa tête sur son épaule et ferma les yeux.

se reposer

After a long day of hiking, she decided to repose under the shade of a large oak tree.

Après une longue journée de randonnée, elle décida de se reposer à l’ombre d’un grand chêne.

Additional translations

reposerDans l’expression reposer sa confiance en quelqu’un.

Synonyms

lie down

Definitions

reposedpast participle

Calm and composed; at rest.

The reposed expression on her face suggested she was at peace with her decision.

Placed, situated, or lying in a state of rest or stillness.

The statue, reposed on its marble pedestal, dominated the hall.

reposeverb

To lie down in rest.

After a long day of hiking, she decided to repose under the shade of a large oak tree.

To place trust or confidence in something or someone.

He reposed his trust in his team to complete the project on time.

To lay or place something, especially a body or object, so that it rests in a particular position.

She reposed her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.