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    Réserves (en. Reserves)

    /ʁe.zɛʁv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A blend of caution and restraint in a situation.
    He approached the subject with reservations.
    Il a abordé le sujet avec des réserves.
    Quantity of something kept for future needs.
    We have food reserves for the winter.
    Nous avons des réserves de nourriture pour l'hiver.
    Protected area for the conservation of nature.
    The nature reserve is home to many species.
    La réserve naturelle abrite de nombreuses espèces.
    verb

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reservare' meaning 'to retain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have reservations
    To express doubts or hesitations about something.
    avoir des réserves
    financial reserves
    Funds set aside for future needs.
    réserves financières
    nature reserve
    Protected area for the conservation of biodiversity.
    réserve naturelle

    Related Words

    to reserve
    To set something aside for future use.
    réserver
    reservist
    A person who is part of a military reserve.
    réserviste
    reservation
    The action of reserving a good or service.
    réservation

    Slang Meanings

    To set aside money.
    I saved up this month for my vacation.
    J'ai fait des réserves ce mois-ci pour mes vacances.
    To have doubts about a situation.
    I have reservations about this decision.
    J'ai des réserves sur cette décision.