How do you say "There is left" in French?

"There is left" in French is "Il reste". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘There is left’ in French

Q: What does "Il reste" mean in English?

"Il reste" means "There is left" in English. Usage tip: [Il reste] often means "there is still" or "there are ... left," not just "he remains." You can reuse it with other things: [il reste une place], [il reste du temps].

Il reste

eel rest

[eel rest]

💬 Usage Tip: [Il reste] often means "there is still" or "there are ... left," not just "he remains." You can reuse it with other things: [il reste une place], [il reste du temps].

Phrase Breakdown

[eel]

A common subject pronoun; here it is used impersonally in there remains.

Example

Il reste deux places pour ce cours.

There are two places left for this class.

reste

[rest]

remains

From rester, meaning to remain or be left.

Example

Il reste encore une place.

There is still one place left.

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