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service
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The service in this restaurant is really fast.Le service dans ce restaurant est vraiment rapide.
2. (employment)
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Noah was dismissed after one year's service.Noah a été licencié après un an de service.
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Julie began her service in the household when she was 16.Julie a commencé son service dans cette maison à l'âge de 16 ans.
4. (military)
a. l'armée (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
My little brother is in the service.Mon petit frère est dans l'armée.
b. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Benjamin has bad memories of his military service.Benjamin garde un mauvais souvenir de son service militaire.
5. (assistance)
a. l'aide (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Steve training the new interns was a great service to our team.En formant les nouveaux stagiaires, Steve a été d'une grande aide pour notre équipe.
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The public transportation service in this city is amazing.Le service de transports en commun de cette ville est formidable.
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The diplomatic service issued a statement.Le service diplomatique a publié un communiqué.
a. la révision (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
How often should I take my car in for service?À quelle fréquence dois-je amener ma voiture au garage pour une révision ?
b. l'entretien (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The van needs service every six months.La camionnette a besoin d'un entretien tous les six mois.
9. (tableware)
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I inherited a china service for 12.J'ai hérité d'un service de porcelaine pour 12 personnes.
10. (legal)
a. la citation (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I received a service of summons to go to court.J'ai reçu une citation à comparaître devant le tribunal.
b. la signification (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Service of the judgment was made via hard copy and electronically.La signification du jugement s’est faite sur papier et par voie électronique.
11. (use)
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The new planes will come into service next year.Les nouveaux avions entreront en service l'année prochaine.
12. (sports)
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The tennis player had a powerful service.Ce joueur de tennis avait un service puissant.
13. (religion)
a. le service (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
It was an inspiring service, Father.C'était un service inspirant, mon Père.
b. l'office (M) (Catholic)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
What time does the service begin?À quelle heure commence l'office ?
c. le culte (M) (Protestant)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The service will start later today because of a wedding.Le culte commencera plus tard aujourd'hui en raison d'un mariage.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
14. (to maintain)
a. réviser
An HVAC company serviced the building's AC in the spring.Au printemps, une entreprise de CVC a révisé le système de climatisation de l'immeuble.
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Indicative of "service"
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