remains

• Ce qui reste après qu'une partie a été enlevée, utilisée ou détruite ; objets ou fragments subsistants ; restes humains, corps mort.

A noun referring to objects or parts that are left over or still existing after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed, or the dead body of a human being.

indénombrable · pluriel irrégulier

1. Leftover objectsB2formal

   Any objects or parts that are left unused or still exist after the rest has been used, removed, or destroyed.

   Restes

   • The archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient civilization.
   • The remains of the meal were thrown into the trash.
   • The remains of the old castle can still be seen on the hill.

   Synonymesleftoversresiduerest

2. Human corpseB2formal

   The dead body of a human being.

   Dépouille mortelle

   • The remains of the soldier were returned to his family.
   • The funeral home prepared the remains for burial.
   • The police identified the remains found at the crime scene.

   Synonymesbodycadavercarcasscorpsedead bodydeceasedstiff

• Verbe indiquant le fait de demeurer dans le même lieu ou dans le même état, ou de continuer à exister.

A verb used to indicate staying in the same place or condition, or continuing to exist.

1. Stay in the same placeA2formal

   To continue to be in the same place or position without moving.

   Rester au même endroit

   • Please remain seated until the plane has landed.
   • She remained in the classroom after the bell rang.
   • He remained silent during the entire meeting.

   Synonymesabidelingerreststaytarrywait

   Antonymesdepartgoleavemove

2. Continue to beB1formal

   To continue to have a particular quality, state, or condition.

   rester, demeurer

   • The weather remained warm throughout the week.
   • He remained calm despite the bad news.
   • The problem remains unsolved after months of discussion.

   Synonymesabidecontinueendurekeeplastpersiststay

   Antonymesceasechangedepartstop

3. Be left after useB1formal

   To be left over after part has been used or taken away.

   rester

   • Little food remained after the party.
   • Only a few tickets remain for the concert.
   • Some questions remain unanswered in the report.

   Antonymesdisappearvanish

Variantes phrasalremain down