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répit

respite, break

noun reh-PEE Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Old French respit, from Latin respectus 'regard, consideration'

Usage Note

Répit denotes a pause or temporary relief from something difficult — illness, hard work, bad weather. The final t is silent. Common expressions include sans répit ('without respite, relentlessly') and un court répit ('a brief respite'). It is always masculine.

Examples

"Il travaille sans répit depuis des semaines."

Natural Translation

He has been working without respite for weeks.

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