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    Sert (en. Serves)

    /sɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be useful or have a function.
    This key is used to open the door.
    Cette clé sert à ouvrir la porte.
    To use something for specific purposes.
    He serves the meal to his guests.
    Il sert le repas à ses invités.
    To be appropriate or suitable for a situation.
    This information is useless in this context.
    Cette information ne sert à rien dans ce contexte.

    Etymology

    The word 'serves' comes from the Latin verb 'servire', which means 'to serve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    what is it for?
    Question about the usefulness of something.
    à quoi ça sert ?
    it's useless
    Means that something is useless.
    ça sert à rien
    serves as a lesson
    Means that an experience is educational.
    sert de leçon

    Related Words

    service
    Act of serving or assistance.
    service
    utility
    Character of what is useful.
    utilité
    use
    Use or implementation of something.
    emploi

    Slang Meanings

    Serving a purpose that is illegal or unethical.
    In this case, he misused his skills.
    Dans ce cas, il s'est mal servi de ses compétences.
    Being used for distraction or personal gain.
    She uses her charm to get what she wants.
    Elle se sert de son charme pour obtenir ce qu'elle veut.