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reste

rest

noun REST Common

Also means

remainder

Usage Note

Reste as a noun means 'what is left over' — le reste du temps (the rest of the time) or les restes (leftovers from a meal). It comes from the verb rester (to remain/stay). The expression du reste or au reste is a formal connector meaning 'besides' or 'moreover', still found in written French.

Examples

"Mange le reste de la tarte."

Natural Translation

Eat the rest of the tart.

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