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• Verbe signifiant rester plus longtemps que quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'autre, ou dépasser une durée ou un délai prévu.

A verb used to indicate staying longer than someone or something else, or exceeding a limit of time.

1. Stay too longB2formal

   To remain in a place longer than expected or desired.

   rester trop longtemps

   • We didn't want to outstay our welcome at the party.
   • He outstayed his visit by several days.
   • It's easy to outstay your welcome if you don't pay attention to social cues.

   Synonymeslingeroverstaytarry

2. Surpass in staying powerC1formal

   To remain longer than someone or something else; to endure beyond.

   Surpasser en endurance / rester plus longtemps que

   • The marathon runner outstayed all his competitors.
   • Her patience outstayed the difficult situation.
   • The old building has outstayed many modern structures.

   Synonymesoutlastoutlivesurvive