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    Restes (en. Remains)

    /ʁɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The remains of a meal.
    We ate the leftovers from the turkey.
    Nous avons mangé les restes de la dinde.
    What remains after an event or action.
    The remains of the party were scattered everywhere.
    Les restes de la fête étaient éparpillés partout.
    The elements that survive from a group or quantity.
    The remnants of the population have faced hardships.
    Les restes de la population ont subi des épreuves.

    Etymology

    The word 'restes' comes from the verb 'rester', deriving from the Latin 'restare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the remains of the day
    The time or activities that remain in a day.
    les restes de la journée
    take what remains
    Seize opportunities or items that remain after a venture.
    prendre ce qui reste
    there is nothing left
    Indicates that there is no more thing available.
    il ne reste plus rien

    Related Words

    rester
    Continue to be in a state or place.
    rester
    résidu
    The part that remains after processing or consumption.
    résidu
    réserve
    What is kept for future use.
    réserve

    Slang Meanings

    Uneaten pieces of food.
    Take the leftovers, I'm not hungry anymore!
    Prends les restes, je n'ai plus faim!
    What remains of a past relationship or event.
    There are only the remnants of that story left.
    Il ne reste que des restes de cette histoire.