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• Verbe à particule signifiant dépendre de quelque chose, se fier à quelque chose ou être fondé sur quelque chose ; également utilisé au sens propre pour désigner le fait de s'appuyer physiquement sur quelque chose.

A phrasal verb meaning to depend on, rely upon, or be based on something; also used literally to mean to be supported by something.

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Depend or rely onformal

   To be based on or rely upon something as a foundation or support.

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   • The success of the project rests on the team's cooperation.
   • His argument rests on a flawed assumption.
   • The entire theory rests on this single piece of evidence.

   Synonymescount ondepend onhang onhinge onlean onrely onturn on

2. Be placed or supported byformal

   To be physically supported by something; to lie on top of something.

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   • The statue rests on a marble pedestal.
   • Her head rested on a soft pillow.
   • The roof rests on strong wooden beams.

   Synonymesrepose on

Verbe de baserest