English to French Meaning of nap - sieste


Nap :
sieste

sieste, épingler, antenne, fouet, barbelure, sommeil, roupillon, sommeiller, léthargie

sieste

siestenuquesnaplesssiestes
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Definitions of nap in English
Noun(1) a period of time spent sleeping(2) a soft or fuzzy surface texture(3) the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy(4) sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed(5) a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
Verb(1) take a siesta
Examples of nap in English
(1) He took a short nap in the afternoon and that was all.(2) Sure, I think, I would be tired, but I could nap in the afternoon.(3) He manages to sneak in a 2-hour nap before dinner.(4) I hope you've had a nice little nap , because I haven't slept in 24 hours.(5) Kristen groaned loudly, wishing for a quiet time to nap peacefully.(6) I groaned and rolled over as some obnoxious buzzing noise interrupted my nap .(7) Even the red velvet cushions on each chair look untouched, brushed by the servants so that the nap is all in the same direction.(8) With these pressing aids, the velvet is placed face down on the board and the raised surface of the board prevents crushing the nap .(9) Brushing the nap against the grain on the pieces that were hung the wrong way will sometimes provide a more uniform look.(10) Flannel wool is a soft, lightweight fabric with a nap on one or both sides.(11) horses which nap should be dealt with by professionals(12) You can use it for fabric with a nap too - just put an arrow on it.(13) The fabric will smooth down if you are going with the nap (like stroking a cat).(14) I felt a little weary when I'd eaten, and had a short afternoon nap to rest up.(15) Take a vacation, nap on the couch - whatever helps you recharge your engine and stay fresh.(16) Stitch all seams in the direction of the nap with right sides together.
Related Phrases of nap
(1) take a nap ::
faire une sieste
(2) have a nap ::
faire une sieste
(3) afternoon nap ::
sieste
(4) power nap ::
sieste
(5) little nap ::
petite sieste
Synonyms
Noun
2. pile ::
pile
3. forty winks ::
petit somme
4. napoleon ::
napoléon
5. sleep ::
dormir
Verb
6. doze ::
sommeiller
7. catnap ::
faire un petit somme
Different Forms
nap, napless, naps
Word Example from TV Shows
I'm gonna take a nap.

I'm gonna take a NAP.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18

Brownie points
for taking a nap.

Brownie points for taking a NAP.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10

Apparently, when
I put someone down for a nap,

Apparently, when I put someone down for a NAP,

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 17

put them down for their nap
and made dinner.

put them down for their NAP and made dinner.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 17

Also, I had one heck
of a bus nap.

Also, I had one heck of a bus NAP.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 5

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