Also means
to remain
Usage Note
Rester is a false friend for English 'to rest' — it means to stay or remain, so je reste ici is 'I'm staying here', not resting. It takes être in the past tense and powers il reste… for 'there's … left'.
Examples
"Reste avec moi."
Natural Translation
Stay with me.

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