French Expression · Advanced
Un répit
A respite / A break / A reprieve
Pronunciation: uhn reh-PEE
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
J'ai besoin d'un répit après cette longue journée de travail.
I need a break after this long day of work.
Practice tips
- Practice Un répit out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.