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    Restaient (en. Remained)

    /ʁe.stɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates the state of staying in a place or situation.
    They stayed home during the holidays.
    Ils restaient chez eux pendant les vacances.
    Refers to continuity or persistence.
    The problems remained unsolved.
    Les problèmes restaient sans solution.
    Relates to something that is still present, even if it should change.
    Doubts remained in his mind.
    Les doutes restaient dans son esprit.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'rester', derived from Latin 'restare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there was some left
    A part remained unused.
    il en restait
    what remained
    What was still present or available.
    ce qui restait
    they remained on guard
    They remained vigilant.
    ils restaient sur leurs gardes

    Related Words

    stay
    To stay means to remain in a place or state.
    rester
    stay in touch
    To maintain communication with someone.
    rester en contact
    stay calm
    To keep calm in a difficult situation.
    rester calme

    Slang Meanings

    To be always in the same place without change.
    He stays there, as usual.
    Il reste là, comme à son habitude.
    To continue doing the same things.
    They stay in their routine, without surprise.
    Ils restent dans leur routine, sans surprise.