Resta (en. Remained)

/ʁɛsta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Result of a subtraction.

The result of 10 minus 3 is 7.

La resta de 10 moins 3 est 7.

What remains after losses or withdrawals.

After the meal, there was only a little rest on the table.

Après le repas, il ne restait que peu de resta sur la table.

From the Latin verb 'restare', meaning 'to remain'.

there is little left

indicates that there is a small remaining amount.

il reste peu

to stand one's ground

means to maintain one's point of view or decision.

rester sur sa position

rester

To continue to exist or remain in a place.

rester

restant

What remains after deductions.

restant

Resta as a slang term referring to the surplus from a party.

Everything that was in the fridge was the leftovers from the evening.

Tout ce qui était dans le frigo, c'était la resta de la soirée.

Used to describe a situation where almost nothing is left.

After this weekend, there is only leftover change in my wallet.

Après ce week-end, il ne reste que de la resta dans mon portefeuille.