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remains

/rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains around

remains down

remainsnoun

remains

/rɪˈmeɪnz/

Translations

restes

The archaeologists carefully studied the remains of the ancient building.

Les archéologues ont soigneusement étudié les restes de l’ancien bâtiment.

Additional translations

dépouilleS’emploie surtout pour un corps humain après la mort, souvent dans un registre soutenu ou administratif.

Definitions

The parts left over after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed; remnants.

The archaeologists carefully studied the remains of the ancient building.

A dead body, especially a human corpse.

The remains of the soldier were returned to his family for burial.

Synonyms

remainverb

remains

remained

Past Simple

remained

Past Participle

remaining

ing-form

/rɪˈmeɪn/

Translations

rester

Only a few cookies remain in the jar.

Il reste seulement quelques biscuits dans le bocal.

rester

Please remain seated until the plane has come to a complete stop.

Veuillez rester assis jusqu'à l'arrêt complet de l'avion.

Additional translations

subsisterSoutenu ; pour l’idée de continuer à exister.

Definitions

To continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist.

Despite the changes, the old traditions remain.

To stay in the same place or in the same condition.

Please remain seated until the plane has come to a complete stop.

To be left after others have been removed or dealt with.

Only a few cookies remain in the jar.

Synonyms

Antonyms

remaingerund / present participle

Definitions

Still present or left after the others or other parts have been removed, used, or dealt with.

She divided the remaining cake among the children.