faire la sieste

faire la sieste
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
a. to nap
Après le déjeuner, Pierre aime faire la sieste pendant 20 minutes.After lunch, Pierre likes to nap for 20 minutes.
b. to take a nap
Tu as l’air fatigué. Tu veux faire la sieste ?You look tired. Do you want to take a nap?
c. to have a nap
Le bébé fait la sieste à la même heure tous les jours.The baby has a nap at the same time every day.
d. to take a siesta
Ma grand-mère fait la sieste dans le salon.My grandmother is taking a siesta in the living room.
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