How to Say ‘To stay active’ in French
De rester actifs
duh res-tay ak-teef
[duh res-tay ak-teef]
💬 Usage Tip: After [essayer], French commonly uses [de] before another verb: [essayer de rester], [essayer de comprendre]. This is a useful pattern to learn as a chunk.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
to
Introduces the infinitive verb after another expression.
On essaie de rester actifs même en hiver.
We try to stay active even in winter.
rester
[res-tay]
to stay / to remain
Infinitive verb meaning to continue being in a state.
Il est important de rester actifs après cinquante ans.
It is important to stay active after fifty.
actifs
[ak-teef]
active
Plural adjective describing people who move, exercise, or keep busy.
Nous essayons de rester actifs avec des promenades quotidiennes.
We try to stay active with daily walks.
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