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    Restant (en. Remaining)

    /ʁəstɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which remains, that which subsists after an operation.
    We will have a leftover of cake after the party.
    Il nous restera un restant de gâteau après la fête.
    Refers to that which is superfluous or excess.
    It is useless to keep the leftover of this old equipment.
    Il est inutile de garder le restant de ce vieux matériel.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the rest of the world
    The other people or entities not mentioned.
    le restant du monde
    remains to be done
    What still needs to be accomplished.
    reste à faire
    remains to be seen
    It is still uncertain.
    rester à savoir

    Related Words

    to remain
    To maintain oneself in a place or a situation.
    rester
    surplus
    Quantity that exceeds what is necessary.
    excédent
    residue
    That which remains after a treatment or transformation.
    résidu

    Slang Meanings

    Rest
    Don't be such a stick in the mud, you can take the leftover pizza.
    Fais pas de vieux os, tu peux prendre le restant de la pizza.
    Waste
    All this surplus is useless leftover.
    Tout ce surplus, c'est du restant inutile.