English–French

“waiter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛʁvœʁ/

Example

Le serveur prend notre commande.

The waiter takes our order.

Illustration for serveur (waiter)

How to say “waiter” in French

“Waiter” in French is serveur.

A restaurant employee who takes customers' orders and brings food or drinks to their table.

Full entry for serveur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with serveur

Le serveur apporte l'addition.

The waiter brings the check.

Tips for using serveur

  • In the restaurant sense, serveur is masculine, while the feminine form is serveuse.

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