How do you say "Must stay alone" in French?

"Must stay alone" in French is "Doit rester seule". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Must stay alone’ in French

Q: What does "Doit rester seule" mean in English?

"Doit rester seule" means "Must stay alone" in English. Usage tip: In [doit rester], French often puts one verb right after another: here [doit] means "must/has to" and the next verb stays in its base form. You can reuse the pattern with other verbs, like [doit manger] or [doit dormir].

Doit rester seule

dwah res-TAY suhl

[dwah res-TAY suhl]

💬 Usage Tip: In [doit rester], French often puts one verb right after another: here [doit] means "must/has to" and the next verb stays in its base form. You can reuse the pattern with other verbs, like [doit manger] or [doit dormir].

Phrase Breakdown

Doit

[dwah]

must / has to

From the verb “devoir”; it means “must” or “has to,” expressing obligation.

Example

La poule doit rester au calme.

The hen must stay calm.

rester

[res-TAY]

to stay / remain

An infinitive verb meaning “to stay” or “to remain” in a place or condition.

Example

Elle doit rester dans une caisse propre.

She has to stay in a clean crate.

seule

[suhl]

alone

A feminine adjective meaning “alone” or “by herself,” used here for a female chicken.

Example

La poule malade reste seule pendant quelques jours.

The sick hen stays alone for a few days.

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