accoter

Definition: to lean, rest

Accote le balai contre le mur - Lean the broom against the wall

Il a accoté son bras sur mes épaules - He rested his arm on my shoulders

Related: s'accoter - to lean, rest (oneself), un accotement - shoulder (of a road or railroad), berm; un accotoir - armrest, headrest

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