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    Serviteur (en. Servant)

    /sɛʁ.vi.tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who is at the service of another.
    The servant obeys the orders of his master.
    Le serviteur obéit aux ordres de son maître.
    One who performs a service, often of a modest nature.
    In this era, a servant was essential in a large house.
    Dans cette époque, un serviteur était indispensable dans une grande maison.
    A faithful or devoted individual to a cause or a person.
    He considers himself a servant of justice.
    Il se considère comme un serviteur de la justice.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'servitorem', which means 'one who serves'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    servant of two masters
    A person who tries to please two opposing parties.
    serviteur de deux maîtres
    diligent servant
    A servant who is very attentive and diligent in their service.
    serviteur assidu
    to be at someone's service
    To be available to help or assist someone.
    être au service de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    service
    The act of helping or devoting oneself to someone.
    service
    to serve
    To serve someone or something.
    servir
    servitude
    The state of someone who is at the service of a master.
    servitude
    servile
    Having the humility of a servant.
    servile

    Slang Meanings

    Excessively dedicated to a cause or a person.
    This guy is really a servant; he never has time for himself.
    Ce gars est vraiment un serviteur, il n'a jamais de temps pour lui.
    A person who blindly follows orders.
    He's just a servant; he never thinks for himself.
    Il est juste un serviteur, il ne pense jamais par lui-même.