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to serve
01
servir, présenter
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Exemples
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
Versez la sauce sur les pâtes et servez immédiatement.
The waiter served the appetizers before the main course.
Le serveur a servi les entrées avant le plat principal.
02
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.
Who 's serving?
Qui sert ?
03
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.
Art serves an important function in our society.
L'art remplit une fonction importante dans notre société.
04
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.
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
M. Russell a servi en tant que président de l'Association pendant quinze ans.
05
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.
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
Ses paroles ont servi à rassurer la foule anxieuse.
06
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.
The health clinic serves low-income families with affordable medical care.
La clinique de santé sert les familles à faible revenu avec des soins médicaux abordables.
07
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.
He served her a glass of wine to accompany the dinner.
Il lui a servi un verre de vin pour accompagner le dîner.
08
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.
She served the community for decades, working with local charities to improve education.
Elle a servi la communauté pendant des décennies, travaillant avec des œuvres caritatives locales pour améliorer l'éducation.
09
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.
The timing of the meeting served, as they had just completed the project.
Le moment de la réunion a servi, car ils venaient de terminer le projet.
10
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.
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
Elle a été signifiée d'une citation à comparaître en cour.
11
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.
The maid served the family, making sure their home was always tidy.
La bonne servait la famille, en veillant à ce que leur maison soit toujours bien rangée.
12
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.
She served her time and was released on good behavior.
Elle a purgé sa peine et a été libérée pour bonne conduite.
13
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.
The stallion served the mare during the breeding season.
L'étalon a servi la jument pendant la saison de reproduction.
14
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.
She served in the Navy for over ten years before retiring.
Elle a servi dans la Marine pendant plus de dix ans avant de prendre sa retraite.
15
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.
This dish will serve four hungry people.
Ce plat servira quatre personnes affamées.
16
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.
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
Le caissier a servi le client avec un sourire.
17
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.
I ca n't believe she served me like that — pretending she did n't know what happened.
Je ne peux pas croire qu'elle m'ait servi comme ça—faisant semblant de ne pas savoir ce qui s'est passé.
18
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.
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
Elle a estimé que ses préoccupations n'étaient pas servies correctement pendant la réunion.
19
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.
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
L'hôtel sert les touristes avec des chambres confortables et de grandes commodités.
20
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.
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
Le soldat servait le canon anti-aérien pendant l'attaque.
21
porter avec style, assurer un look
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangExemples
She 's really serving in that dress tonight.
Elle assure vraiment dans cette robe ce soir.
Not gon na lie, your outfit serves.
Pour être honnête, ta tenue assure.
22
fournir, vendre
to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangExemples
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
Il fournit de la weed à ses amis à la fête.
She is serving pills to people at the festival.
Elle vend des pilules aux gens au festival.
Serve
01
service, mise en jeu
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Exemples
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
Le service du joueur de tennis était puissant et précis.
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
Son service de volley-ball était difficile à retourner.
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