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reposant

restful, relaxing

adjective ruh-po-ZAHN Rare

Usage Note

Reposant is the present participle of reposer used as an adjective, describing something that brings rest or relief from fatigue. The feminine form is reposante. It is commonly applied to landscapes, colours, music, or activities: une couleur reposante (a soothing colour), un séjour reposant (a restful stay). It is slightly more formal than relaxant.

Examples

"Ce coin de jardin est vraiment reposant."

Natural Translation

This corner of the garden is really restful.

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