Question 1

Where does the French word "sieste" come from?

Accepted Answer

borrowed from Spanish 'siesta', from Latin 'sextus' (meaning 'sixth (hour), noon'), this rest (certainly taken after noon) was also called 'méridienne' (etymologically, the middle of the day).

Question 2

What is the definition of the French word "sieste"?

Accepted Answer

First person singular indicative present of 'siester'.
Third person singular indicative present of 'siester'.
First person singular subjunctive present of 'siester'.
Third person singular subjunctive present of 'siester'.
Second person singular imperative of 'siester'.

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