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Demeurant (en. Residing)

/də.mœ.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: Who is currently staying somewhere.

Example Sentence: He has been dwelling in this city for several years.

Il est demeurant dans cette ville depuis plusieurs années.

Definition: Who is always present, who does not leave.

Example Sentence: The residents of the house are happy with their new space.

Les demeurants de la maison sont contents de leur nouvel espace.

Definition: Who stays in a given location.

Example Sentence: The residents of this neighborhood all know each other.

Les demeurants de ce quartier se connaissent tous.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Old French 'demorer', meaning 'to remain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: remaining on site

Meaning: To stay in one place without moving.

demeurant sur place

Common Phrase: remaining faithful

Meaning: Who remains loyal to a person or cause.

demeurant fidèle

Common Phrase: remaining in the shadows

Meaning: To remain discreet or hidden.

demeurant dans l'ombre

Common Phrase: remaining in France

Meaning: Being a permanent resident in France.

demeurant en France

Related Words

Related Word: moving

Description: The act of changing residence.

déménagement

Related Word: residence

Description: House or habitation.

demeure

Related Word: to dwell

Description: The act of staying in a place.

demeurer

Related Word: movements

Description: Movements from one place to another.

déplacements

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: To stay in place aimlessly.

Example: He spends his days half-wandering, lingering around here doing nothing.

Il passe ses journées à demi-errer, demeurant par ici sans rien faire.

Slang Meaning: Not changing one's situation.

Example: He is stuck in his routine, without seeking to evolve.

Il est demeurant dans sa routine, sans chercher à évoluer.