repose-toi bien
The English phrase "rest well" can be translated into French as repose-toi bien.
repose-toi bien is a phrase used to express a wish that someone gets good sleep or relaxes deeply. It is commonly used when someone is feeling unwell, exhausted or is about to go to sleep.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb reposer (to rest), the reflexive pronoun toi (yourself) and the adverb bien (well).
Which one should you use?
The default form repose-toi bien is the informal version, while reposez-vous bien is used for formal situations or when addressing more than one person.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the form reposez-vous bien when addressing a group of people or a single person in a formal context.
Did you know?
- When someone is extremely exhausted, a French speaker might say they are au bout du rouleau, meaning they are at the end of the roll, making repose-toi bien a necessary remedy.
- The verb reposer is also used in the phrase reposer en paix, the French equivalent of 'rest in peace'.
- If you were to use reposer without the reflexive pronoun, such as in reposer un objet, it would mean to 'place' or 'lay down' an object.
Examples in context
- Je vous souhaite de bien vous reposer après cette journée de travail.I wish you to rest well after this day of work.
- Repose-toi bien pendant tes vacances, tu le mérites !Rest well during your vacation, you deserve it!
- Passe une belle nuit de sommeil, fais de beaux rêves.Have a great night's sleep, have sweet dreams.
- Repose-toi bien après ce long voyage.Rest well after this long trip.
- Tu as l'air fatiguée, repose-toi bien.You look tired, rest well.
- Demain est un grand jour, repose-toi bien.Tomorrow is a big day, rest well.
Example conversation
Chloé is heading to bed after a very long day at work.
- NathanTu as l'air épuisée, Chloé.You look exhausted, Chloé.
- ChloéOui, je vais me coucher tout de suite.Yes, I am going to bed right away.
- NathanD'accord, repose-toi bien.Okay, rest well.
- ChloéMerci, bonne nuit Nathan.Thank you, good night Nathan.
