resting

UK
/ˈrɛstɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɛstɪŋ/
restingnoun
restings
pl
Translations
After a long day of hiking, the group enjoyed some resting by the campfire.
Après une longue journée de randonnée, le groupe a apprécié un moment de repos près du feu de camp.
Definitions
The act or state of being at rest; a period of inactivity or repose.
After a long day of hiking, the group enjoyed some resting by the campfire.
restinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈrɛstɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɛstɪŋ/
Translations
au reposSe dit d’un être vivant ou d’une partie du corps qui n’est pas en activité.
The resting cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, soaking up the afternoon sun.
Le chat au repos était allongé paisiblement sur le rebord de la fenêtre, profitant du soleil de l’après-midi.
Additional translations
en sommeilSe dit d’un volcan, d’un projet ou d’un phénomène momentanément inactif.
Definitions
In a state of repose or inactivity; not active or moving.
The resting cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, soaking up the afternoon sun.
Pertaining to a phase in which something is not currently active or developing.
The resting volcano has not erupted in over a century, but scientists continue to monitor it closely.
Occurring while the body or a part is at rest rather than in motion or active.
A lower resting heart rate is often a sign of good cardiovascular fitness.
restverb

resting

Gerund

rested
Past Simple
rested
Past Participle
resting
Gerund
UK
/rɛst/
US
/rɛst/
Translations
dépendre de
The success of the project rests on the team's ability to work together.
Le succès du projet dépend de la capacité de l’équipe à travailler ensemble.
resterAu sens de demeurer dans un état donné.
The decision rests with the board of directors.
La décision reste entre les mains du conseil d’administration.
se reposer
After a long day of hiking, we decided to rest by the lake.
Après une longue journée de randonnée, nous avons décidé de nous reposer au bord du lac.
reposerPour un objet placé sur un support ou restant dans une position donnée.
The book rests on the shelf.
Le livre repose sur l’étagère.
Additional translations
cloreSens juridique.
Definitions
To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.
After a long day of hiking, we decided to rest by the lake.
To be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position.
The book rests on the shelf.
To remain or be left in a specified condition.
The decision rests with the board of directors.
To depend or rely on.
The success of the project rests on the team's ability to work together.
To place or lay something so that it is supported by something else.
He rested the ladder against the wall before climbing up.
(law) To conclude the presentation of evidence in a legal case, thereby indicating that no further evidence or argument will be offered.
After two days of testimony, the prosecution rested its case.
restnoun
Definitions
A period of relaxation, sleep, or inactivity.
After a long day at work, she needed a good rest.
The remaining part or number of something.
He ate half of the cake and left the rest for later.
A support for a musical instrument or a part of the body.
The violinist adjusted the chin rest before starting to play.
A pause or interval in music.
The composer included a rest in the middle of the piece to create suspense.
The state of an object being motionless or stationary.
The ball rolled for a moment and then came to rest against the curb.
A condition of peace or mental tranquility.
Knowing the matter was settled, she was finally at rest.
restadjective
Definitions
Designed for or relating to a pause, break, or period of relaxation.
Drivers pulled into the rest area to stretch their legs.
(physics) Measured, observed, or existing when the object in question is stationary with respect to a given frame of reference.
The rest mass of an electron is approximately 9.11 × 10⁻³¹ kilograms.