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remaining
UK
/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
UK
/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of staying behind or continuing to exist'.
Translations
The remaining was packed away for later.
Le restant a été rangé pour plus tard.
Definitions
Remaining in the lobby after hours was against the rules.
UK
/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
Participial adjective derived from the verb 'remain'; used before nouns.
Translations
After the meeting, the remaining tasks were assigned to the team members.
Après la réunion, les tâches restantes ont été attribuées aux membres de l’équipe.
Additional translations
Definitions
After the meeting, the remaining tasks were assigned to the team members.
We will address the remaining questions in our next meeting.
remaining
Gerund
remained
Past Simple
remained
Past Participle
remaining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈmeɪn/
US
/rɪˈmeɪn/
Translations
Please remain seated until the plane has come to a complete stop.
Veuillez rester assis jusqu'à l'arrêt complet de l'avion.
Only a few cookies remain in the jar.
Il reste seulement quelques biscuits dans le bocal.
Additional translations
Definitions
Despite the changes, the old traditions remain.
Please remain seated until the plane has come to a complete stop.
Only a few cookies remain in the jar.
remaining
Functions as an adjective ("remaining") meaning still present or left after others have been removed.
Translations
She divided the remaining cake among the children.
Elle a réparti le gâteau restant entre les enfants.
Definitions
She divided the remaining cake among the children.