French Conversation · Level 74
60 words
French word
réserve
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁezɛʁv/
Meaning
- feminine nounreservation
Example
J'ai des réserves sur ce projet.
I have reservations about this project.
More examples
Elle a soulevé des réserves pendant la réunion.
She raised objections during the meeting.
Core concept
A proposal met with hesitation because a doubt or objection remains unspoken or unresolved.
Common phrases
soulever des réserves
raise objections
avoir des réserves
have reservations
Similar words
hésitation: A state of uncertainty that delays action or decision.
préoccupation: A persistent concern that causes unease about something.
Definition in French
Hésitation à se prononcer pleinement sur une proposition, accompagnée d'un doute ou d'une objection.
Word origin
The noun réserve was formed from French réserver, which derives from Latin reservare, combining the idea of keeping something back with later figurative doubt.
Usage tips
- J'ai des réserves sur ce projet expresses concern without stating outright opposition and is common in careful discussion or negotiation.