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    Sers (en. Serve)

    /sɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate the state or condition of a person or thing.
    You serve as an example for others.
    Tu sers d'exemple pour les autres.
    To help or provide something to someone.
    Please serve me a glass of water.
    Sers-moi un verre d'eau, s'il te plaît.
    To be useful or functional.
    This plan serves to achieve our goal.
    Ce plan sers à atteindre notre objectif.
    To behave in a way that meets expectations.
    He always serves what is needed at the right moment.
    Il sers toujours ce qu'il faut au bon moment.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'esse', meaning 'to be'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make use of
    To use something.
    se servir de
    to be useful for something
    To have a utility or purpose.
    servir à quelque chose
    having made use
    Having used something for oneself.
    s'être servi

    Related Words

    service
    Action of serving; helping someone or providing a service.
    service
    server
    Person who serves customers in a restaurant.
    serveur
    to serve
    To give food or drink; to make use of something.
    servir

    Slang Meanings

    To be useful in a situation.
    This software is useless in my work.
    Ce logiciel ne sers à rien dans mon travail.
    To do the service or cooking.
    He started serving in a restaurant for the summer.
    Il s'est mis à sers dans un resto pour l'été.