serve

US /sɝːv/
UK /sɝːv/
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1.

servir

perform duties or services for (a person or organization)

:
He has served the company for 20 years.
Il a servi l'entreprise pendant 20 ans.
The waiter served us quickly.
Le serveur nous a servis rapidement.
2.

servir

present (food or drink) to someone

:
Dinner is being served at 7 PM.
Le dîner est servi à 19h.
They served us a delicious meal.
Ils nous ont servi un délicieux repas.
3.

servir, être utile

be of use in achieving or satisfying something

:
This tool will serve its purpose well.
Cet outil servira bien son but.
His experience will serve him well in the new role.
Son expérience lui servira bien dans son nouveau rôle.
4.

servir

(in tennis and other racket sports) hit the ball or shuttlecock to start play

:
It's your turn to serve.
C'est à ton tour de servir.
She served an ace.
Elle a servi un ace.
1.

service

a period of time spent in a particular job or activity

:
He completed his military service.
Il a terminé son service militaire.
She has a long service record.
Elle a un long dossier de service.
2.

service, aide

the action of helping or doing work for someone

:
Customer service is very important.
Le service client est très important.
The hotel offers excellent room service.
L'hôtel offre un excellent service en chambre.