English–French

“nap” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sjɛst/

Example

Je fais une sieste après le déjeuner.

I take a nap after lunch.

Illustration for sieste (nap)

How to say “nap” in French

“Nap” in French is sieste.

A short daytime sleep that restores energy, often taken after lunch.

Full entry for sieste: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sieste

Après une réunion stressante, une sieste rapide m'aide à me concentrer.

After a stressful meeting, a quick nap helps me concentrate.

Tips for using sieste

  • Sieste is feminine, so standard phrases include une sieste and faire une sieste.

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