stay in French
stay in French is étai, séjour, rester — stay means to remain in a place rather than leaving.
stay in French
étai
séjour
Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.
rester
demeurer
rester
(intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality.
What does "stay" mean?
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verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
"We decided to stay at the hotel for an extra night."
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verb To continue being in a particular state or condition.
"Try to stay calm during the interview."
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verb To delay or postpone, especially a legal punishment.
"The judge agreed to stay the execution pending appeal."
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noun A period of time spent somewhere.
"Their stay in Rome lasted just under a week."
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stay in a sentence
- We decided to stay at the hotel for an extra night.
- Please stay where you are until help arrives.
- Try to stay calm during the interview.
- The milk will stay fresh if you keep it refrigerated.
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What is "stay" in French?
"stay" in French is étai, séjour, rester. stay means: To remain in a place rather than leaving.
How do you use "stay" in a sentence?
Example: "We decided to stay at the hotel for an extra night." In French, "stay" is étai, séjour, rester.
Are there other ways to say "stay" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "stay": étai, séjour, rester, demeurer.
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