reserve

• Nom désignant une quantité de quelque chose conservée pour un usage futur, ou une zone de terre affectée à un but particulier, comme la protection de la nature ou un usage militaire.

A noun referring to a supply or stock of something kept for future use, or an area of land set aside for a specific purpose such as wildlife conservation or military use.

1. Supply kept for future useB1formal

   A supply of something that is kept available for use when needed.

   réserve (de provisions)

   • The country has large oil reserves.
   • We keep a reserve of food in case of emergencies.
   • The bank maintains a cash reserve for unexpected withdrawals.

   Synonymesbacklogbankcachefundhoardpoolreservoirstockstockpilestoresupply

2. Protected areaB1formal

   An area of land set aside for wildlife, conservation, or recreation.

   Réserve naturelle

   • The nature reserve is home to many rare species.
   • Visitors are not allowed to hunt in the wildlife reserve.
   • The government established a marine reserve to protect coral reefs.

   Synonymesparkpreserverefugereservationsanctuary

3. Restraint or cautionB2formal

   A tendency to be quiet, cautious, or restrained in behavior or speech.

   Réserve

   • He spoke with reserve, not wanting to offend anyone.
   • Her natural reserve made her seem distant at first.
   • The diplomat showed great reserve during the tense negotiations.

   Synonymesaloofnessdetachmentinhibitionremotenessreticenceself-restrainttaciturnityuncommunicativeness

   Antonymescandorfranknessopennessoutspokenness

4. Military reserveB2formal

   A part of a country's military forces that is not on active duty but can be called upon if needed.

   Réserve militaire

   • He served in the army reserve for ten years.
   • The reserve troops were mobilized during the crisis.
   • Many soldiers in the reserve have full-time civilian jobs.

   Synonymesmilitia

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de conserver quelque chose pour un usage futur ou de faire en sorte que quelque chose soit laissé pour une personne ou un but précis, notamment en effectuant une réservation.

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping something for future use, or arranging for something to be kept for a particular person or purpose.

1. Book or secureA2formal

   To arrange for something to be kept for you, such as a seat, table, or room.

   réserver

   • I would like to reserve a table for two at 7 PM.
   • She reserved a room at the hotel for three nights.
   • We need to reserve our seats for the concert in advance.

   Synonymesbespeakbookengageholdprearrangeprocureretainsecure

   Antonymescancel

2. Keep for future useB1formal

   To keep something for a particular purpose or time.

   Réserver pour un usage futur

   • The company reserves the right to change the terms.
   • He reserved some money for emergencies.
   • They reserved the best seats for the VIP guests.

   Synonymesconserveearmarkholdkeepput asideretainsaveset aside

   Antonymesconsumeexpendspendsquanderusewaste

3. Hold back or refrainB2formal

   To refrain from expressing or showing something immediately.

   réserver (retenir, s'abstenir de manifester)

   • She reserved her judgment until she had all the facts.
   • He reserved his comments for the private meeting.
   • I reserve my opinion until I see the final results.

   Synonymesbottle upcheckconcealcurbhold backkeep backrepressrestrainsuppresswithhold

   Antonymesdiscloseexpressreleaserevealvent