noun🔗ShareSéjour, séjourContinuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn."I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."J'espère que vous avez apprécié votre séjour à Hawaï.timeplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSursisA postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment."The governor granted a stay of execution."Le gouverneur a accordé un sursis à l'exécution.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArrêt, pause, interruptionA stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress."stand at a stay"s'arrêteractiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSéjour, permanence, stabilitéA fixed state; fixedness; stability; permanence."The building's stays ensured its stability even during the earthquake. "La permanence du bâtiment a assuré sa stabilité même pendant le tremblement de terre.conditionstatesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMouillage, poste d'amarrageA station or fixed anchorage for vessels."The old harbor used strong stays to keep the fishing boats secure during the storm. "Le vieux port utilisait des postes d'amarrage solides pour sécuriser les bateaux de pêche pendant la tempête.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaîtrise de soi, prudence, modérationRestraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety."Showing great stays, Sarah carefully considered her next move before arguing with her sister. "Faisant preuve d'une grande maîtrise de soi, Sarah a soigneusement réfléchi à sa prochaine action avant de se disputer avec sa sœur.mindcharacterphilosophymoralattitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntrave, arrêt, retenueHindrance; let; check."The unexpected traffic jam was a significant stays to our reaching the airport on time. "L'embouteillage inattendu a constitué une entrave importante à notre arrivée à l'aéroport à l'heure.actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir, étayer, maintenirTo prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady."The sturdy wooden frame stays the old barn roof, preventing it from collapsing. "Le solide cadre en bois soutient le vieux toit de la grange, l'empêchant de s'effondrer.structurebuildingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir, étayer, satisfaireTo support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time."A quick snack stays my hunger until dinner. "Une collation rapide apaise ma faim jusqu'au dîner.aidphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReste, séjourne, retarderTo stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder."The heavy traffic stays my arrival at the meeting, making me late. "Le trafic dense retarde mon arrivée à la réunion, ce qui me met en retard.actiontimeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetenir, empêcher, arrêterTo restrain; withhold; check; stop."The police officer stays the crowd from crossing the street until the parade passes. "L'agent de police empêche la foule de traverser la rue jusqu'à ce que le défilé soit passé.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrêter, mettre fin àTo cause to cease; to put an end to."The judge stays the execution until new evidence is reviewed. "Le juge arrête l'exécution jusqu'à ce que de nouvelles preuves soient examinées.actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemettre, différer, reporterTo put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back."The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard."Le gouverneur a reporté l'exécution jusqu'à ce que l'appel puisse être entendu.timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCaptiver, retenirTo hold the attention of."The exciting plot of the book stays with me long after I finish reading it. "L'intrigue passionnante du livre me captive longtemps après que j'ai fini de le lire.entertainmentcommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEndurer, résister, supporterTo bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist."Despite the heavy rain, the old bridge stays strong. "Malgré la forte pluie, le vieux pont résiste.abilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttendreTo wait for; await."The dog stays by the door, waiting for his owner to come home. "Le chien attend près de la porte, attendant que son maître rentre à la maison.timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReste, demeureTo remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.)."She stays after school to help her teacher. "Elle reste après l'école pour aider son professeur.timeeventactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRester, se reposer, dépendreTo rest; depend; rely."My sister stays with her grandmother during the school holidays. "Ma sœur reste chez sa grand-mère pendant les vacances scolaires.actionstateconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'arrêter, resterTo stop; come to a stand or standstill."The car suddenly stays when the light turns red. "La voiture s'arrête soudainement quand le feu passe au rouge.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCesser, prendre finTo come to an end; cease."That day the storm stayed."Ce jour-là, la tempête a cessé.timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSéjourner, resterTo dwell; linger; tarry; wait."She stays at the library until 6 pm to finish her homework. "Elle reste à la bibliothèque jusqu'à 18 heures pour finir ses devoirs.timeplaceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReste, demeureTo make a stand; to stand firm."Even though the other children left the playground, my son stays near the swings, waiting for his turn. "Même si les autres enfants ont quitté l'aire de jeux, mon fils reste près des balançoires, attendant son tour.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTenir bon, persévérerTo hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end."That horse stays well."Ce cheval tient bien le coup.sportraceachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReste, séjourneTo remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide."We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay for an hour."Nous sommes restés à Hawaï pendant une semaine. Je ne peux rester qu'une heure.placetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttendre, séjournerTo wait; rest in patience or expectation."The dog stays by the door, waiting for its owner to come home. "Le chien attend près de la porte, attendant que son maître rentre à la maison.timeactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAssister, servir(used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance."The junior doctor stays upon the lead surgeon, carefully observing and assisting during the complex operation. "Le jeune médecin assiste le chirurgien en chef, observant et assistant attentivement pendant l'opération complexe.servicejobactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReste, demeureTo continue to have a particular quality."Wear gloves so your hands stay warm."Portez des gants pour que vos mains restent chaudes.qualitybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReste, demeureTo live; reside"Hey, where do you stay at?"Hé, où demeures-tu ?placepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn soutien, un supportA prop; a support."The small wooden box acts as a stay for the fragile vase. "La petite boîte en bois sert de support au vase fragile.structurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBaleines, armaturesA piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing."Where are the stays for my collar?"Où sont les baleines de mon col ?wearmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorset(in the plural) A corset."The museum displayed a collection of antique dresses, including one with intricately embroidered stays. "Le musée a exposé une collection de robes anciennes, dont une avec un corset brodé de manière complexe.wearbodystyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAttache, crochet, agrafeA fastening for a garment; a hook; a clasp; anything to hang another thing on.""She used safety stays to keep the loose straps of her backpack from dangling." "Elle a utilisé des attaches de sécurité pour empêcher les sangles lâches de son sac à dos de pendre.wearitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaubanA strong rope or wire supporting a mast, and leading from one masthead down to some other, or other part of the vessel."The sailor carefully inspected the stays connecting the mast to the deck, ensuring they were taut and secure before setting sail. "Le marin a soigneusement inspecté les haubans reliant le mât au pont, s'assurant qu'ils étaient tendus et sécurisés avant de mettre les voiles.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHauban, étaiA guy, rope, or wire supporting or stabilizing a platform, such as a bridge, a pole, such as a tentpole, the mast of a derrick, or other structural element."The engineer insisted on using stays for the scaffolding."L'ingénieur a insisté pour utiliser des haubans pour l'échafaudage.technicalarchitecturenauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntretoiseThe transverse piece in a chain-cable link."The engineer inspected the chain, focusing on the stays within each link to ensure they hadn't weakened under stress. "L'ingénieur a inspecté la chaîne, en se concentrant sur les entretoises de chaque maillon pour s'assurer qu'elles ne s'étaient pas affaiblies sous la contrainte.nauticalparttechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉpauler, soutenirTo brace or support with a stay or stays"stay a mast"Épauler un mât.technicalnauticalbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'incliner vers l'avant, l'arrière ou sur le côté au moyen de haubansTo incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays."The sailor stays the mast to prevent it from falling sideways in the strong wind. "Le marin incline le mât pour l'empêcher de tomber sur le côté par vent fort.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirer de bordTo tack; put on the other tack."to stay ship"Le navire vire de bord.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirer de bordTo change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship."The sailboat stays to catch the wind on the other side of the lake. "Le voilier vire de bord pour attraper le vent de l'autre côté du lac.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorsetA corset."The seamstress carefully reinforced the stays in the historical dress to ensure it maintained its shape. "La couturière a soigneusement renforcé le corset de la robe historique pour s'assurer qu'elle conservait sa forme.wearbodystyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading