Réserver
Example: J'ai réservé une table au restaurant pour ce soir.
Definition
"Réserver" means to arrange or set aside something in advance, such as a table at a restaurant or a ticket for travel, ensuring it is kept available for a specific person or purpose at a later time.
Etymology
The word "réserver" comes from the Latin 'reservare,' which means 'to keep back' or 'to save.' It entered French through Old French, maintaining the sense of setting something aside for future use. Did you know that "réserver" shares its roots with the English word "reserve"?
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"Réserver" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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