verb🔗ShareServir(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink)."The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "Le restaurant sert de délicieuses pâtes ce soir.servicejobbusinessfooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTraiter, servirTo treat (someone) in a given manner."My teacher is serving the class fairly, giving everyone a chance to speak. "Mon professeur traite la classe équitablement, donnant à chacun la possibilité de s'exprimer.attitudeactionservicejobhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCourtiser, faire la cour àTo be suitor to; to be the lover of."My brother is serving a girl in his class. "Mon frère fait la cour à une fille de sa classe.humanpersonfamilyactionliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre efficace, servirTo be effective."The new teaching method is serving its purpose well; the students are understanding the material more easily. "La nouvelle méthode d'enseignement sert bien son objectif ; les élèves comprennent plus facilement la matière.functionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSignifier, remettreTo deliver a document."The teacher is serving the important announcement letter to the class. "Le professeur signifie la lettre d'annonce importante à la classe.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareServirTo lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc."The student served the ball powerfully, putting the team in a good position to win the match. "L'étudiant a servi la balle avec puissance, mettant l'équipe en bonne position pour gagner le match.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'accoupler avec, couvrirTo copulate with (of male animals); to cover."The rooster served the hen early this morning. "Le coq s'est accouplé avec la poule tôt ce matin.animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareServir, être sous les drapeauxTo be in military service."My uncle is currently serving in the army. "Mon oncle sert actuellement dans l'armée.militaryservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUtiliser, manierTo work, to operate (a weapon)."The soldier expertly served his rifle during the training exercise. "Le soldat a manié son fusil avec expertise pendant l'exercice d'entraînement.militaryweaponworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePurger, effectuerTo work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence)."The prisoner is serving a five-year sentence for theft. "Le prisonnier effectue une peine de cinq ans pour vol.lawtimeactionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGainerTo wind spun yarn etc. tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather."The sailor served the thick rope with twine to protect it from the rough waves. "Le marin a gainé la grosse corde avec de la ficelle pour la protéger des vagues agitées.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExercer, remplirTo perform (a public obligation)."The student council members are serving on the food committee this year. "Les membres du conseil étudiant exercent cette année au sein du comité alimentaire.governmentpoliticsjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFournir du crack (à quelqu'un)To provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing."The suspect was arrested for serving crack cocaine to teenagers in the park. "Le suspect a été arrêté pour avoir fourni du crack à des adolescents dans le parc.policelawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareServiceThe action of the verb to serve."The waiter's serving of the food was slow, causing everyone to get impatient. "Le service de la nourriture par le serveur était lent, ce qui a rendu tout le monde impatient.serviceactionjobfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePortion, serviceA portion (especially, of a meal) served to someone."The serving of spaghetti was large enough for two people. "La portion de spaghettis était assez grande pour deux personnes.foodamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGaine, gainageA layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it."The electrician carefully wrapped the serving around the electrical cord to prevent damage. "L'électricien a soigneusement enroulé la gaine autour du cordon électrique pour éviter tout dommage.materialelectrictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareservantThat or who serves or serve."a serving-girl"une servanteservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading