Servit (en. Served)
/sɛʁvit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To work for someone else or for a specific purpose.
He served in the army for two years.
Il servit dans l'armée pendant deux ans.
To be useful or provide a service.
This information will serve to understand the problem.
Cette information servira à comprendre le problème.
To set a table with cutlery and dishes.
She served the meal to her guests.
Elle a servi le repas à ses invités.
To offer a dish in a restaurant.
The waiter served the dishes to the customers.
Le serveur a servi les plats aux clients.
Etymology
From Latin 'servire', meaning 'to serve'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to wear fur
To use clothing made of fur.
porter de la fourrure
luxury fur
High-quality fur, often expensive.
fourrure de luxe
synthetic fur
Material imitating animal fur.
fourrure synthétique
Related Words
fur
A covering of hair covering the body of an animal.
pelage
coat
A long garment worn over clothing.
manteau
mink
A species of small mammal whose fur is highly valued.
vison
Slang Meanings
To have beautiful fur
She looks good if she has beautiful fur.
Elle est bien si elle a une belle fourrure.
To be well-dressed
He is stylish with his fur.
Il est en mode avec sa fourrure.