Restez (en. Stay)

/ʁə.ste/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Remain in one place, not to leave.
Stay here while I go get help.
Restez ici pendant que je vais chercher de l'aide.
Continue to be in a certain state.
Stay calm, everything will be fine.
Restez calme, tout ira bien.
Maintain oneself in a location or situation.
Stay in touch with your friends.
Restez en contact avec vos amis.

Etymology

Stay comes from the verb 'rester', which has Latin roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stay calm
Don't move, stay calm.
Restez tranquille
Stay tuned
Keep paying attention.
Restez à l'écoute
Stay put
Don't move from this spot.
Restez sur place

Related Words

stay
The main verb from which 'stay' is the imperative.
rester
departure
Opposite of stay, meaning to leave a place.
départ
unlimited
Referring to a state where one remains without limits.
illimité

Slang Meanings

Stay calm
When someone is agitated, one can say 'Stay calm!'
Quand quelqu'un est agité, on peut dire 'Restez tranquille!'
Stay cool
In a stressful situation, one might hear 'Stay cool.'
Dans une situation stressante, on peut entendre 'Restez cool.'