Rester
Meaning: Actually means 'to stay' or 'to remain'. Je reste ici = I'm staying here — not taking a nap.
Language: French
Looks like: rest
Category: Everyday
Origin: From Latin restare, 'to stand back' — English took 'to relax'; French kept 'to stay put'.
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