rest period

• Période de temps définie pendant laquelle une activité est interrompue pour permettre la récupération, le repos ou le sommeil, souvent utilisée dans les horaires de travail, l'entraînement sportif ou les contextes médicaux.

A designated interval of time during which activity is paused to allow for recovery, relaxation, or sleep, often used in work schedules, sports training, or medical contexts.

1. Break for recoveryA2formal

   A scheduled time of rest or inactivity to recover energy, especially during work or exercise.

   période de repos

   • The workers are entitled to a 15-minute rest period every four hours.
   • During the rest period, athletes stretch and hydrate.
   • The teacher allowed a short rest period between lessons.

2. Interval in sportsB1formal

   A designated pause in a game or competition for players to rest.

   Temps mort

   • The coach used the rest period to discuss strategy with the team.
   • After the first half, there is a 10-minute rest period.
   • Players often take advantage of the rest period to recover.