serve

• Nom désignant l'acte de servir, par exemple au tennis ou dans le service de plats et de boissons.

A noun referring to an act of serving, such as in sports (e.g., tennis) or providing food or drink.

1. Tennis serveB1formalsport

   The act of hitting the ball to start play in tennis or similar racket sports.

   Service (au tennis)

   • His serve was powerful and accurate.
   • She has a strong serve that wins points.
   • The referee called a fault on his second serve.

   Synonymesservice

2. Volleyball serveB1formalsport

   The action of sending the ball over the net to begin play in volleyball.

   Service au volleyball

   • The team scored on her serve.
   • He practiced his serve for hours.
   • A good serve can give your team an advantage.

   Synonymesservice

3. Military service periodB2formal

   A period of time spent in military service.

   Période de service militaire

   • He completed his serve in the army.
   • During his serve, he was stationed overseas.
   • Many veterans remember their serve fondly.

   Synonymesenlistmenthitchservicestinttermtour of duty

• Verbe signifiant présenter de la nourriture ou des boissons, accomplir un devoir ou une fonction, ou délivrer quelque chose comme des documents judiciaires.

A verb used to indicate providing food or drink, performing a duty, or delivering something such as legal papers.

1. Provide food or drinkA2formal

   To give someone food or drink as part of a meal or service.

   Servir (nourriture ou boisson)

   • The waiter served us a delicious meal.
   • She served coffee to the guests.
   • They serve breakfast from 7 to 10 AM.

   Synonymesdish outdish upladleofferplatepourpresentput outscoopset out

   Antonymesdenyrefusewithhold

2. Work or perform dutyB1formal

   To work for someone or perform a duty, especially in a job or role.

   Servir, exercer une fonction

   • He served in the army for ten years.
   • She serves as the company's CEO.
   • The judge served the community for decades.

   Synonymesactfunctionlaborofficiateperformtoilwork

3. Deliver legal documentC1formallegal

   To present a legal document to someone officially.

   Signifier un acte

   • The court served him with a summons.
   • They served the papers to the defendant.
   • The lawyer served the notice of eviction.

   Synonymesdeliverhand overpresent

4. Sports: Start playB1formalsport

   To start play by hitting the ball in sports like tennis or volleyball.

   Servir (au tennis, volley-ball, etc.)

   • She served an ace in the tennis match.
   • He serves the ball with great power.
   • The player will serve next in the game.

   Synonymesdeliverhitstart

Variantes phrasalserve up