rester
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to stay
Restez où vous êtes et ne bougez pas !Stay where you are and don't move!
b. to remain
Je resterai à la maison jusqu'à ce que tu reviennes.I'll remain home until you come back.
c. to be left
Le bœuf bourguignon doit rester sur le feu plusieurs heures et mijoter doucement.The boeuf bourguignon should be left on the stove for several hours and simmer gently.
a. to stay
Je n'ai pas su rester calme et je me suis énervée contre Matthieu.I couldn't stay calm, and I got angry at Matthieu.
b. to remain
Veuillez rester silencieux et écouter les instructions.Please remain silent and listen to the instructions.
a. to remain
J'ai lavé ton pantalon, mais malheureusement la tache est restée.I washed your pants, but unfortunately the stain remained.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Il pleut en avril.).
impersonal verb
a. to be left
Il reste très peu d’églises de cette époque.There are very few churches left from that time.
b. to still have (transitive verb)
Je n'ai pas encore fini, il me reste du travail.I'm not done yet; I still have work to do.
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