serve in French
serve in French is service, servir, purger — serve means to provide help, food, or a service to someone.
serve in French
service
(sports) An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
servir
purger
servir
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
signifier
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
What does "serve" mean?
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verb To provide help, food, or a service to someone.
"The waiter served our food quickly."
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verb To be useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
"This old box can serve as a table."
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verb To officially deliver a legal document to someone.
"A court official served him with the divorce papers."
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verb To hit the ball first to start play in tennis, volleyball, and similar sports.
"She served an ace to win the match."
serve in a sentence
- The waiter served our food quickly.
- She has served this community for over twenty years.
- This old box can serve as a table.
- A rolled-up towel can serve as a pillow in a pinch.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "serve" in French?
"serve" in French is service, servir, purger. serve means: To provide help, food, or a service to someone.
How do you use "serve" in a sentence?
Example: "The waiter served our food quickly." In French, "serve" is service, servir, purger.
Are there other ways to say "serve" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "serve": service, servir, purger, signifier.
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