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    Restait (en. Remained)

    /ʁɛ.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates an action that was ongoing in the past.
    He remained at home during the storm.
    Il restait à la maison pendant la tempête.
    Expresses a continuity of state in the past.
    She remained calm despite the situation.
    Elle restait calme malgré la situation.
    Indicates a position or situation that endures.
    The problem remained unresolved.
    Le problème restait non résolu.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to remain,' derived from Latin 'restare.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there was no more
    There was no more room.
    il ne restait plus
    it remained to be seen
    It was necessary to wait to see the result.
    restait à voir
    what remained
    The remainder of something.
    ce qui restait
    remained in the shadows
    Not to be noticed.
    restait dans l'ombre

    Related Words

    remain
    To maintain one's position or state.
    rester
    remaining
    What remains after a part has been consumed.
    restant
    residual
    What remains after a process.
    résiduel

    Slang Meanings

    To remain glued
    He remained glued in place watching the show.
    Il est resté cloué sur place en regardant le spectacle.
    To remain blurry
    We remained vague regarding his intentions.
    On est resté dans le flou concernant ses intentions.