servir

This is the 791st most frequent French word.


servir

"Servir" means "to serve" in English.


The usage of 'servir' here refers to the act of providing or offering a beverage to someone.

Je vais servir du thé à mes invités.

I will serve tea to my guests.


In this context, 'servir' is used to describe the function or utility of an object.

Ce couteau sert à couper du pain.

This knife is used for cutting bread.


Here, 'servir' implies dedicating oneself or contributing to others or a cause.

Elle aime servir sa communauté en étant bénévole.

She likes to serve her community by being a volunteer.