to serve

serve

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Définition et signification de « serve » en anglais

to serve

VERBE

servir, présenter

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Transitive: to serve food

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

serve

3e personne du singulier

serves

participe présent

serving

passé simple

served

participe passé

served

Exemples

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

Versez la sauce sur les pâtes et servez immédiatement.

servir, effectuer le service

to initiate play in a sport by hitting a ball or object from a designated location using a specific technique, as dictated by the rules of the game

Intransitive

Transitive: to serve a ball

Exemples

He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.

Il s'est avancé pour servir, visant le coin du terrain de l'adversaire.

servir, être utile

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

Transitive: to serve a purpose

Exemples

A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.

Une grande boîte en carton servira à cet effet.

servir, exercer

to work for a specified organization or in a specific role for a period of time

Intransitive: to serve as holder of a position | to serve in an organization

Exemples

Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.

Henry a servi en tant que membre de nombreux comités et commissions.

servir, contribuer

to produce a specific result or effect

Transitive: to serve to do sth

Exemples

His actions served to strengthen their relationship.

Ses actions ont servi à renforcer leur relation.

servir, assister

to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone

Transitive: to serve a group

Exemples

The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.

La charité sert les sans-abri en fournissant de la nourriture et un abri.

servir, offrir

to offer or give someone food or drink, typically as a gesture of hospitality or during a meal

Ditransitive: to serve sb food or drink

Exemples

The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.

L'hôtesse a servi ses invités un repas copieux avec du pain chaud.

servir, se consacrer

to dedicate a portion of one's life, time, or efforts to supporting a cause, institution, or belief

Transitive: to serve an institution or belief

Exemples

He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.

Il a servi son pays en rejoignant l'armée et en consacrant sa vie à la défense nationale.

convenir, être favorable

to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time

Intransitive

Exemples

The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.

Le temps a servi pour leur mariage en plein air, avec un ciel dégagé et une brise légère.

signifier, notifier

to deliver a legal document, such as a summons or writ, to the intended recipient in a formal and official manner in accordance with legal procedures and requirements

Ditransitive: to serve a legal document to sb | to serve sb with a legal document

Exemples

He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.

Il a dit que son avocat signifierait un acte judiciaire à la multinationale dans un délai d'une semaine.

servir, être au service de

to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks

Transitive: to serve sb

Exemples

He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.

Il a servi la famille royale pendant de nombreuses années, répondant à leurs besoins avec loyauté.

purger, passer

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time

Exemples

He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.

Il a été reconnu coupable de vol et a dû purger cinq ans de prison.

s'accoupler, monter

to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring

Transitive: to serve a female animal

Exemples

The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.

Le chien reproducteur a été amené pour servir la femelle pour la reproduction.

servir, être en service

to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces

Intransitive

Exemples

He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.

Il a décidé de servir dans l'armée après avoir obtenu son diplôme d'études secondaires.

servir, être suffisant pour

(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people

Transitive: to serve a number of people

Exemples

The recipe serves four people.

La recette sert quatre personnes.

servir, assister

to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business

Transitive: to serve a customer

Exemples

She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.

Elle essaie toujours de servir les besoins de ses clients du mieux qu'elle peut.

piéger, tromper

to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank

Transitive: to serve sb

Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick

Exemples

They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.

Ils étaient tous dans le coup, lui servant un tour qui l'a rendu ridicule devant tout le monde.

servir, traiter

to treat or handle someone in a particular manner

Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner

Exemples

They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.

Ils ont été mal servis par le commis impoli au comptoir.

servir, desservir

to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area

Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service

Exemples

They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.

Ils desservent toute la ville avec un Wi-Fi gratuit dans les parcs publics.

servir, manier

to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context

Transitive: to serve a weapon

Exemples

They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment’s notice.

Ils étaient prêts à servir les armes en un instant.

porter avec style, assurer un look

to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence

argot

Exemples

She's really serving in that dress tonight.

Elle sert vraiment dans cette robe ce soir.

fournir, vendre

to sell or supply drugs to others

argot

Exemples

He serves weed to his friends at the party.

Il fournit de l'herbe à ses amis lors de la fête.

Serve

NOM

service, mise en jeu

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

abstrait

composition morphologique

composé

dénombrable

forme plurielle

serves

Exemples

The tennis player's serve was powerful and accurate.

Le service du joueur de tennis était puissant et précis.

Arbre Lexical

serving

subserve

serve

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « serve » en anglais

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