La réservation de table
Example: La réservation de table est obligatoire pour dîner ce soir.
Definition
"La réservation de table" refers to the act of booking a specific table in a restaurant or dining establishment in advance to ensure a place is set aside for a meal. It is commonly required to guarantee seating, especially during busy hours or special occasions.
Etymology
The phrase "la réservation de table" comes from French, where "réservation" means booking or reservation, derived from the verb "réserver" meaning to reserve. "Table" is the same word as in English, originating from Latin "tabula" meaning board or plank. Together, they describe the practice of reserving a dining spot.
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"La réservation de table" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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