Servi (en. Served)

/sɛʁ.vi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has received a service or assistance.
Customers are often very happy to have been served quickly.
Les clients sont souvent très contents d'avoir été servis rapidement.
Describes a dish that has been brought to the table.
The dish was served hot with a delicious garnish.
Le plat a été servi chaud avec une garniture délicieuse.

Etymology

From the verb 'servir' from Latin 'servire', which means 'to serve'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

served with care
Prepared and presented with attention.
servi avec soin
to be well served
Receiving good service or treatment.
être bien servi
served at the right point
Served at the exact moment it should be consumed.
servi à point

Related Words

to serve
To provide a service or food.
servir
service
Act of serving or helping.
service
server
Person who serves in a restaurant.
serveur

Slang Meanings

When something is done for you efficiently.
I feel served when there is no wait at the restaurant.
Je me sens servi quand il n'y a pas d'attente au restaurant.
Getting what you want easily.
He always has his coffee served to perfection at the office.
Il a toujours son café servi à la perfection au bureau.