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    Servirent (en. Served)

    /sɛʁ.vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provide or give something to someone.
    They served the meal carefully.
    Ils servirent le repas avec soin.
    To be useful or to have something.
    These tools served for years.
    Ces outils servirent pendant des années.
    To assist or work in the service of someone.
    The soldiers served their country faithfully.
    Les soldats servirent leur pays fidèlement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'servire', which means 'to be in service of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be of use
    To be useful or have a function.
    servir à quelque chose
    to make use of
    To use something.
    se servir de
    to serve as an example
    To act as a model or reference.
    servir d'exemple

    Related Words

    service
    Action of serving or result of this action.
    service
    servant
    Person who serves, usually in a domestic setting.
    serviteur
    helpful
    Someone who is ready to be of service.
    serviable

    Slang Meanings

    To use something to one's advantage.
    He served the device to save time.
    Il a servi de l'appareil pour gagner du temps.
    To take the opportunity to do something.
    They used the evening to meet each other.
    Ils ont servi de la soirée pour se rencontrer.