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No. 334 in French

rester

To stay; to remain.

In a sentence

  • Il faut rester calme dans des situations stressantes.

    It's important to stay calm in stressful situations.

    Here, 'rester' means 'to stay' or 'to remain' in a particular state or condition.

  • Pendant notre séjour, nous avons décidé de rester dans un petit hôtel près de la plage.

    During our stay, we decided to stay in a small hotel near the beach.

    In this context, 'rester' means 'to stay' or 'to lodge at a place temporarily.'

  • Malgré les obstacles, elle a réussi à rester fidèle à ses principes.

    Despite the obstacles, she managed to remain true to her principles.

    In this sentence, 'rester' conveys the meaning of 'to remain' consistent or holding to a certain quality or belief.

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