deskɐ̃ˈsaʁ

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Translation

to rest

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Word origin

From des- ('un-') plus cansar ('to tire'), from Vulgar Latin campsare ('to turn, veer').

Origin
Latin
Root
campsare

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I need to rest after work.

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She rested on the sofa all afternoon.

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Let's rest before continuing the trip.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 11: Words 981-990.