nap

• Nom désignant une courte période de sommeil, surtout en journée, ou la surface douce et pelucheuse d'un tissu.

A noun referring to a short period of sleep, especially during the day, or a soft, fuzzy surface texture on fabric.

1. Short sleepA1informal

   A brief period of sleep, often taken during the day and not in a bed.

   Sieste

   • I took a quick nap after lunch.
   • She had a short nap on the sofa.
   • A power nap can help you feel refreshed.

   Synonymescatnapdozeforty winkskipsiestasnooze

2. Fabric surfaceB2formal

   The soft, fuzzy texture on the surface of certain fabrics like velvet or corduroy, created by raised fibers.

   Poil d'un tissu

   • The velvet has a soft nap that feels luxurious.
   • Brush the nap of the corduroy in one direction.
   • The rug's nap was worn down from heavy foot traffic.

   Synonymesdownflufffuzzpile

3. C1formalbritish

   A card game similar to whist, often played for stakes.

   Nap (jeu de cartes)

   • They played a round of nap at the club.
   • Nap is a classic trick-taking game.
   • He won a small pot in a game of nap.

   Synonymesnapoleon

• Verbe désignant l'action de dormir pendant une courte période, généralement dans la journée.

A verb used to indicate the act of sleeping for a short period of time, typically during the day.

1. Take a short sleepA2informal

   To sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

   faire un petit somme

   • She likes to nap after lunch.
   • He napped for twenty minutes before the meeting.
   • The baby is napping in the other room.

   Synonymescatnapdozenod offsnooze