rester at B2 — the subjunctive
On this page
What remains to be done.
Il reste à faire
Il reste à + infinitive means it remains to be done: « il reste à vérifier les chiffres ». It is a neutral, slightly formal way to list outstanding work, and very useful in professional French.
The subjunctive appears after conditions: « bien qu’il reste peu de temps ». Since rester is regular, the subjunctive is identical to the present in the singular.
💡 Focus at this level: Subjunctive & « il reste à »
👨🏫 How to use « rester » at this level
1. « Il reste à… » lists what is outstanding.
2. « Reste à savoir si… » means it remains to be seen whether.
3. Subjunctive after « bien que ».
Il reste à vérifier les chiffres.The figures remain to be checked.
Reste à savoir s’il viendra.It remains to be seen whether he’ll come.
Bien qu’il reste peu de temps, on essaie.Although little time remains, we’re trying.
Il faut que tu restes ici.You need to stay here.
🎮 Practise « rester »
Play the free French games → · Back to the full « rester » chart →
Learn faster with a native teacherYour first 20-minute lesson is free — no card, no commitment.
Book a free lesson