Serviteurs (en. Servants)

/sɛʁ.vi.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Individual who dedicates themselves to the service of another.
The servants of the house are always ready to help.
Les serviteurs de la maison sont toujours prêts à aider.
People who work for an employer, often in support tasks.
The servants of this hotel are very professional.
Les serviteurs de cet hôtel sont très professionnels.
In a religious context, those who serve a deity or cause.
The church servants organize charitable events.
Les serviteurs de l'église organisent des événements caritatifs.

Etymology

The word 'servant' comes from the Latin 'servitor', which means 'one who serves'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

servants of the nation
People who work for the good of society.
serviteurs de la nation
land of servants
A reference to countries where people work in service industries.
pays des serviteurs
in the service of
To work for the benefit or support of someone else.
au service de

Related Words

service
The act of providing assistance to someone.
service
server
Person who serves in a restaurant.
serveur
to serve
To fulfill a function, to be useful to someone.
servir

Slang Meanings

An affectionate term for a friend who is always helping.
He is my servant, always there for me.
Il est mon serviteur, toujours là pour moi.
Used to refer to someone who does a lot for others without expecting anything in return.
He is a true servant, he only thinks about helping.
C'est un vrai serviteur, il ne pense qu'à aider.