Servez (en. Serve)

/sɛʁ.ve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To give someone something, to provide it.

During the meal, serve the guests first.

Lors du repas, servez les invités en premier.

To make use of a service, to perform a task.

The servers serve the dishes to the customers.

Les serveurs servent les plats aux clients.

To be useful to something or someone.

This program serves to improve your skills.

Ce programme sert à améliorer vos compétences.

From Latin "servire," meaning "to be of service."

help yourself

Expression used to invite someone to take what they want.

servez-vous

serve at the table

Indicates that it is time to begin eating.

servez à table

serve with care

Emphasizes the importance of treating guests well.

servez avec soin

service

The action of serving, of helping.

service

servant

A person who serves, often in a figurative sense.

serviteur

personal service

Professional activities aimed at assisting individuals.

service à la personne

To serve a purpose in an informal context.

This old phone is of no use anymore.

Ce vieux téléphone ne sert plus à rien.

To be helpful in an informal situation.

He tried to contribute to the team during the match.

Il a essayé de servir à l'équipe pendant le match.