Demeurez (en. Stay)

/də.mə.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To remain in a place, not to leave.

You are staying in Paris for the holidays.

Vous demeurez à Paris pour les vacances.

To be in a state or condition.

You remain optimistic despite difficulties.

Vous demeurez optimiste malgré les difficultés.

To be permanently linked to something.

Memories remain precious in our hearts.

Les souvenirs demeurent précieux dans notre cœur.

The word 'demeurer' comes from the Latin 'demandare' which means 'to reserve, to order'.

stay calm

Stay still, don't panic.

demeurez calme

stay here

Stay in this place.

demeurez ici

stay tuned

Be attentive to the information.

demeurez à l'écoute

remain

Basic verb meaning 'to stay'.

demeurer

home

Place where one lives.

domicile

residence

A place where one resides, often used for upscale residences.

résidence

Stay in place

Are you sure you want to stay here all the time?

T'es sûr de vouloir demeurer ici tout le temps ?

Do not change position

Come on, stay there and don't move!

Allez, demeure là et ne bouge pas !