Restai (en. Remained)

/ʁɛ.stɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicate the position of a subject as inactive or pending.
I stayed home all day.
Je restai à la maison toute la journée.
To be in a place, without movement.
He remained calm despite the storm.
Il restait calme malgré la tempête.
To maintain oneself in a state or condition.
She stayed cheerful throughout the party.
Elle resta joyeuse pendant toute la fête.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'restare', which means 'to remain', 'to stay'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stay around
Stay nearby.
rester dans les parages

Related Words

stay
Verb that means to stay or to remain.
rester
to stay
To spend some time in a place.
séjourner
to remain
To stay in a place for a prolonged period.
demeurer

Slang Meanings

To hang on to something.
He is always on his phone.
Il reste toujours sur son téléphone.
To remain in ignorance.
She remained unclear about the situation.
Elle restait dans le flou au sujet de la situation.