reste fort
The English phrase "stay strong" can be translated into French as reste fort.
The phrase is used to encourage someone to remain brave or resilient during a difficult time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the imperative verb reste (stay or remain) and the adjective fort (strong).
Which one should you use?
While reste fort focuses on maintaining a current state of strength, the alternative phrase sois fort (be strong) acts more as a command to adopt a state of strength.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes based on who you are addressing. If you are speaking to a woman, use the feminine adjective forte to say reste forte. To address a group of people, use the plural form restez forts. When addressing one person formally or politely, use restez fort.
Did you know?
- In a metaphorical sense, the word fort can also mean 'loud' when describing a sound, so saying reste fort could jokingly imply staying loud.
- French has a specific expression être fort en…, which means to be skilled or proficient in a particular subject, such as fort en maths for being good at math.
- While reste fort translates to 'stay strong', French speakers often use the phrase bon courage as a more natural way to offer resilience and support during a hardship.
Examples in context
- Reste fort !Stay strong.This example shows how to use the phrase reste fort as an encouragement.Tatoeba #3624193 by fleur74, translation #5675587 by Hybrid
- Je sais que les temps sont durs, mais reste fort(e)I know times are tough, but stay strong.
- Vous traversez une période difficile, mais tenez bonYou're going through a tough time, but stay strong.
- Peu importe ce qui se passe, soyez fort(e)No matter what happens, stay strong.
- Ne t'inquiète pas, tout ira bien. Reste fort(e)Don't worry, everything will be fine. Stay strong.
- Quoi qu'il arrive, tiens bon, je suis là pour toiWhatever happens, stay strong, I'm here for you.
- Même si ça semble difficile, sois fort(e)Even if it seems hard, stay strong.
- Reste fort malgré les épreuves.Stay strong despite the hardships.
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Example conversation
Nathan is comforting Emma after a bad day.
- NathanJe suis vraiment désolé pour toi, Emma.I am really sorry for you, Emma.
- EmmaMerci, c'est difficile en ce moment.Thank you, it's difficult right now.
- NathanReste fort, tout ira bien.Stay strong, everything will be fine.
- EmmaTu as raison, je vais y arriver.You are right, I will make it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
