No. 4,174 in French
desservies
"Desservies" means "served" or "provided with access," often referring to transportation or services.
In a sentence
Les stations de métro sont bien desservies par les bus.
The subway stations are well connected by the buses.
In this sentence, 'desservies' means 'served' or 'connected,' referring to the transportation network ensuring access to the metro stations.
Les régions rurales sont parfois mal desservies en termes de services éducatifs.
Rural areas are sometimes poorly provided with educational services.
Here, 'desservies' indicates the insufficient provision or distribution of services, specifically education, to these areas.
Après la tempête, plusieurs routes sont restées non desservies par les équipes de secours.
After the storm, several roads remained unserved by rescue teams.
In this context, 'desservies' refers to the lack of service or response provided to certain areas, emphasizing the absence of aid.
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