rester

Definitions of rester
  1. verb
    be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.
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    type of:
    être
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  2. verb
    stay the same; remain in a certain state
    synonyms: demeurer
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    antonyms:
    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
    types:
    garder la même position, ne pas céder
    maintain the same position; wait it out
    rester ensemble, rester solidaire
    be loyal to one another, especially in times of trouble
    se conserver, se garder
    fail to spoil or rot
    type of:
    être
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  3. verb
    dwell
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    type of:
    demeurer
    continue in a place, position, or situation
  4. verb
    continue in a place, position, or situation
    synonyms: demeurer
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    type of:
    être
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  5. verb
    be and remain in a particular state or condition
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    type of:
    être
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  6. verb
    persist for a specified period of time
    synonyms: durer
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    types:
    durer
    extend or continue for a certain period of time
    durer
    last and be usable
    faire durer, faire traîner, s'éterniser
    last unnecessarily long
    type of:
    mesurer
    have certain dimensions
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