Reste (en. Stay)

[ʁɛst]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: The part that remains after removing what was unnecessary.

Example Sentence: Only a few crumbs are left on the table.

Il ne reste que quelques miettes sur la table.

Definition: What is left after a process or event.

Example Sentence: The remainder of the meal was given to the homeless.

Le reste du repas a été donné aux SDF.

verb

Definition: To stay in one place, not to leave.

Example Sentence: I prefer to stay at home tonight.

Je préfère rester à la maison ce soir.

Definition: To continue to exist in a given state.

Example Sentence: He remains calm despite the situation.

Il reste calme malgré la situation.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'restare', meaning 'to stay, to remain'.

Common Phrase: there's nothing left

Common Phrase Meaning: Everything has been consumed or used.

il ne reste plus rien

Common Phrase: to stand one's ground

Common Phrase Meaning: To firmly maintain one's ideas or opinions.

rester sur ses positions

Common Phrase: what remains to be done

Common Phrase Meaning: The tasks or obligations that have not yet been completed.

ce qui reste à faire

Related Word: to stay

Description: The action of staying or not leaving.

rester

Related Word: remaining

Description: What is still present or available.

restant

Related Word: everything remains to be done

Description: There is still much to accomplish.

tout reste à faire

Slang Meaning: To stay in chill mode.

Slang Example: We’re staying chill tonight.

On reste chill ce soir.

Slang Meaning: To remain infatuated.

Slang Example: I had a crush and I'm still hooked.

J'ai eu un coup de foudre et je reste accro.