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    Servis (en. Served)

    /sɛʁvi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person who has been served.
    The dishes were already served when we arrived.
    Les plats étaient déjà servis lorsque nous sommes arrivés.
    Set of cutlery or dishes used for a meal.
    The service is in fine porcelain.
    Le servis est en porcelaine fine.
    verb
    The action of giving or providing something to someone.
    The waiter served the customers with a smile.
    Le serveur a servi les clients avec le sourire.

    Etymology

    The word 'servis' comes from the verb 'servir', which has Latin roots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to serve a purpose
    To be useful or have a function.
    servir à quelque chose
    to serve as a lesson
    To provide an experience that teaches something.
    servir de leçon
    to serve on a platter
    To offer something very easily.
    servir sur un plateau

    Related Words

    service
    The act of serving, or a set of services offered.
    service
    servant
    A person who serves, often in the sense of domestic help.
    serviteur
    waiter
    A person who serves meals in a restaurant.
    serveur

    Slang Meanings

    To serve with a disdainful or sarcastic tone.
    Stop serving me that tone, I'm here to help you.
    Arrête de me servir ce ton, je suis là pour t'aider.
    To be at someone's total disposal.
    He is always at my service, it's incredible.
    Il est toujours à mon service, c'est incroyable.