Rester, vi : to remain, to stay, to be left.

The French word «rester » looks a lot like the English word “rest.”

The word “rest” in English typically means relaxation.

In French « rester » means to remain, to stay, to be left.

Il reste le seul élève du collège en compétition.
He is the only remaining pupil from the school in the competition.

Je reste étudier avec toi cet après-midi.
I’ll stay and study with you this afternoon.

La casserole est restée sur le feu.
The saucepan was left on the fire.