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    Réservait (en. Reserved)

    /ʁe.zɛʁ.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Set aside for future use.
    He reserved a table at the restaurant for his birthday.
    Il réservait une table au restaurant pour son anniversaire.
    To keep something for a specific use.
    She was reserving her savings to buy a house.
    Elle réservait ses économies pour acheter une maison.
    To dedicate something for a particular use.
    This room reserved educational activities.
    Cette salle réservait des activités éducatives.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'réserver' from Latin 'reservare' which means 'to keep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reserve a seat
    Setting aside a place for someone or something.
    réserver une place
    to reserve a right
    Having the right to do something in the future.
    réserver un droit
    to reserve a surprise
    Keeping a surprise for a later moment.
    réserver une surprise

    Related Words

    reservation
    The act of reserving, especially in the context of a trip or event.
    réservation
    reserved
    That which is set aside, which is exclusive.
    réservé
    reserve
    A place where something is kept on hold.
    réserve

    Slang Meanings

    Putting money aside.
    I’m saving cash for my vacation.
    Je réserve des thunes pour mes vacances.
    Keeping a card up one’s sleeve.
    He is reserving a card for his secret play.
    Il réserve une carte pour son coup secret.