sieste

See also: šieste

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish siesta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sjɛst/
  • (file)

Noun

sieste f (plural siestes)

  1. siesta, a nap or rest during the hottest hours, usually after lunch
    Synonym: méridienne
    Hypernym: somme
    faire la sieste(please add an English translation of this usage example)

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