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    Réservée (en. Reserved)

    /ʁe.zɛʁ.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is reserved or shows little emotion.
    She has always been very reserved in large crowds.
    Elle a toujours été très réservée dans les grandes foules.
    Who is set aside or put aside.
    These seats are reserved for disabled persons.
    Ces places sont réservées aux personnes handicapées.
    Who is limited or restricted.
    This room is reserved for a special event.
    Cette salle est réservée pour un événement spécial.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'réserver', derived from the Latin 'reservare', meaning 'to keep in reserve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reserved until further notice
    Indicates that a situation is temporary until a final decision is made.
    réservé jusqu'à nouvel ordre
    reserved for internal use
    Means that something is intended solely for use in a restricted setting.
    réservé à l'usage interne
    to make a reservation
    The act of reserving a space or service in advance.
    faire une réservation

    Related Words

    reserve
    State of a person who holds back their thoughts or feelings.
    réserve
    reserved
    Characteristic of a person who is not open to sharing their emotions.
    réservé
    reservation
    Action of guaranteeing something in advance.
    réservation

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of love or relationships, a person who does not openly express their feelings.
    He is so reserved that we never really know what he feels.
    Il est tellement réservé qu'on ne sait jamais ce qu'il ressent vraiment.
    Used to describe someone who plays the card of discretion in a group.
    Always the most reserved in the group, she prefers to listen rather than speak.
    Toujours la plus réservée de la bande, elle préfère écouter plutôt que parler.