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    Réservées (en. Reserved)

    /ʁe.zɛʁ.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who is shy or not very outgoing.
    She is very reserved and rarely speaks in groups.
    Elle est très réservée et parle rarement en groupe.
    That which is limited or strictly controlled in expression.
    Her emotions are often reserved in public.
    Ses émotions sont souvent réservées en public.
    That which is dedicated to a particular use.
    This room is reserved for club members.
    Cette salle est réservée aux membres du club.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'réserver', which comes from the Latin 'reservare', meaning to keep or set aside.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reserved like a monk
    One who is very discreet and not expressive.
    réservé comme un moine
    reserved cuisine
    Dishes that have been specifically chosen or limited.
    cuisine réservée
    a reserved proposal
    A suggestion that is made carefully.
    une proposition réservée

    Related Words

    reserve
    Characterized by caution or restraint in action.
    réserve
    reserving
    That which creates a limitation or restriction.
    réservant
    to reserve
    The action of maintaining or keeping something for a specified use.
    réserver

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the sidelines
    He stays on the sidelines, he is too reserved to go out.
    Il reste au frais, il est trop réservé pour sortir.
    To be in one's own space
    She prefers to be in her own space rather than mingle with others.
    Elle préfère être dans son coin plutôt que de se mêler aux autres.