je restais

Je restais à la maison comme il pleuvait.

I stayed home as it was raining.

Les samedis et les dimanches je restais seule.

I used to be alone on Saturdays and Sundays.

— L'ironie du sort, ou profitez de votre bain ! (1976)

Je restais passive.

I remained passive.

— Le Conformiste (1971)

Je restais éveillé jusque tard la nuit.

I stayed up late at night.

À ses mots, je restais sans voix.

At his words, I was speechless.

Je restais à la maison à lire des romans toute la journée.

I stayed at home reading novels all day.

Je lui dis que je restais dormir dans l'appartement du centre.

I tell him/her that I was staying overnight in the apartment downtown.

— L'Accusé (2017)