Le reste
Example: Le reste des invités arrivera après le dîner.
Definition
"Le reste" refers to what remains or is left after a part has been taken away or used, often implying the remaining portion of something, such as in the phrase 'Le reste des invités arrivera après le dîner,' meaning the rest of the guests will arrive after dinner.
Etymology
The phrase "le reste" originates from the Old French word 'rester,' meaning 'to remain' or 'to stay.' It evolved to signify the portion remaining after some has been removed. Did you know? The root 'rest-' is linked to Latin 'restare,' which means 'to remain behind.'
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"Le reste" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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