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    Servaient (en. Served)

    /sɛʁ.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provide a service or assistance to someone.
    They served as witnesses during the trial.
    Ils servaient de témoins lors du procès.
    To be useful or necessary for something.
    These tools were used for the construction of the house.
    Ces outils servaient à la construction de la maison.
    To have a specific role or function.
    These individuals served in the army to protect the country.
    Ces personnes servaient dans l'armée pour protéger le pays.
    To work for someone, usually in a professional setting.
    They served in a renowned restaurant.
    Elle servaient dans un restaurant réputé.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin verb 'servire', which means 'to be a slave, to serve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to serve a purpose
    To have a usefulness or function.
    servir à quelque chose
    to serve as a model
    To be an example to follow.
    servir de modèle
    to serve as an intermediary
    To act as a link between two parties.
    servir d'intermédiaire

    Related Words

    serve
    Action of providing something to someone.
    servir
    service
    Action of serving or a set of services provided.
    service
    servant
    A person who serves, often in a domestic context.
    serviteur

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to someone who helps without receiving compensation.
    He is a true servant of the people.
    Il est un véritable serviteur du peuple.
    Sometimes used pejoratively to refer to a subordinate.
    Don't be someone else's servant, be the master of your life.
    Ne sois pas le serviteur de quelqu'un, sois le maître de ta vie.