Restée (en. Stayed)

/ʁɛs.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The state of what has stayed.
The leftover food was thrown away.
La restée de la nourriture a été jetée.
The duration for which someone stays.
Her stay at the hotel was extended by a few days.
Sa restée à l'hôtel a été prolongée de quelques jours.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stand one's ground
Maintaining one's ideas or opinions despite pressure.
rester sur ses positions
to stay away
To distance oneself or not to participate.
rester à l'écart
to be taken aback
To be very surprised or impressed.
rester bouche bée

Related Words

to stay
The action of remaining in a place.
rester
rest
The state of calm and rest.
repose
stay
Time spent in a place during a trip.
séjour

Slang Meanings

To be stuck or caught.
I was stuck in traffic for an hour.
J'étais restée dans les embouteillages pendant une heure.
To remain idle.
He spent the day staying on the couch.
Il a passé la journée à restée sur le canapé.