No. 791 in French
servir
"Servir" means "to serve" in English.
In a sentence
Je vais servir du thé à mes invités.
I will serve tea to my guests.
The usage of 'servir' here refers to the act of providing or offering a beverage to someone.
Ce couteau sert à couper du pain.
This knife is used for cutting bread.
In this context, 'servir' is used to describe the function or utility of an object.
Elle aime servir sa communauté en étant bénévole.
She likes to serve her community by being a volunteer.
Here, 'servir' implies dedicating oneself or contributing to others or a cause.
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