Definition
The verb "rester" means "to stay" or "to remain" in French, and it is used to describe staying in a place or remaining in a state or condition.
Conjugation
Present Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | reste |
| Tu | restes |
| Il/Elle/On | reste |
| Nous | restons |
| Vous | restez |
| Ils/Elles | restent |
Imperfect Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | restais |
| Tu | restais |
| Il/Elle/On | restait |
| Nous | restions |
| Vous | restiez |
| Ils/Elles | restaient |
Past Participle (Perfect Tense)
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | suis resté(e) |
| Tu | es resté(e) |
| Il/Elle/On | est resté(e) |
| Nous | sommes resté(e)s |
| Vous | êtes resté(e)(s) |
| Ils/Elles | sont resté(e)s |
Usage Examples
- Present Tense
- Imperfect Tense
- Perfect Tense
Additional Notes
- "Rester" is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object.
- In the perfect tense, "rester" is conjugated with être, so the past participle agrees in gender and number with the subject.
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