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    Réserver (en. To book)

    /ʁezɛʁve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To set aside or allocate something for a person or a specific use.
    I am going to reserve a table at the restaurant for tonight.
    Je vais réserver une table au restaurant pour ce soir.
    To keep something for a specific person or moment.
    She reserved tickets for the concert.
    Elle a réservé des billets pour le concert.
    To take an option on something in advance.
    We have reserved a hotel for our vacation.
    Nous avons réservé un hôtel pour nos vacances.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reservare' meaning 'to retain, to keep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reserve in advance
    To proceed with an advance booking.
    réserver à l'avance
    to reserve a place
    To ensure having a spot in a place.
    réserver une place
    to reserve judgment
    To wait before making a decision or voicing an opinion.
    réserver son jugement

    Related Words

    reservation
    Action of reserving.
    réservation
    reserved
    That is kept for a person or a specific use.
    réservé
    reserve
    Storage or accumulation of something.
    réserve

    Slang Meanings

    Booking online
    He booked his tickets online to save time.
    Il a réservé ses billets en ligne pour gagner du temps.
    Reserving food
    We ordered food to celebrate the birthday.
    On a réservé une bouffe pour fêter l'anniversaire.