Restons (en. Let's stay)
/ʁɛstɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To remain indicates the fact of staying in a place or a state.
We are staying home tonight.
Nous restons à la maison ce soir.
Means to keep a certain situation or condition.
Let's remain calm despite the situation.
Restons calmes malgré la situation.
Indicates the idea of not leaving a place.
Let's stay here to enjoy the show.
Restons ici pour profiter du spectacle.
Etymology
Conjugated form of the verb 'rester', derived from the Latin 'restare', meaning 'to remain, to stay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
let's stay united
Expression meaning to maintain solidarity among people.
restons unis
let's be patient
Indicates the importance of demonstrating patience in a situation.
restons patients
let's stay attentive
Means being attentive to the ideas or words of others.
restons à l'écoute
Related Words
rester
Verb meaning to remain in a place.
rester
demeurer
Synonym for rester, indicating a state of permanent or prolonged stay.
demeurer
séjourner
Indicates a temporary stay in a place.
séjourner
Slang Meanings
To stay in a place with no intention of leaving.
We're partying, so let's stay here all night.
On fait la teuf, alors on restons ici toute la nuit.
To stay cool, without stress.
No pressure, let's stay chill tonight.
Pas de pression, restons chill ce soir.