French Conversation · Level 21
89 words
French word
service
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛʁvis/
Meaning
- masculine nounservice
Example
Le service au restaurant est excellent.
The service at the restaurant is excellent.
More examples
J'ai appelé le service client hier pour un remboursement.
I called customer service yesterday for a refund.
Core concept
A useful task or provision made available to another person.
Common phrases
service client
customer service
service après-vente
after-sales service
service public
public service
Similar words
aide: Help given by staying close to someone in difficulty.
soutien: Ongoing emotional or moral support for someone.
assistance: Practical help with work or procedures to solve a problem.
secours: Rapid rescue or emergency aid provided in a crisis.
Definition in French
Action d'aider ou de fournir une prestation destinée à l'usage d'autrui ; s'utilise aussi pour désigner le service en restauration ou l'accueil fourni par un professionnel.
Word origin
French service comes through Old French from Latin servitium, related to servire, meaning to serve.
Usage tips
- Service is masculine, so standard forms include un service, ce service, and le service.