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How do you say "waiter" in French?
le serveur
In French, "waiter" is le serveur.
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Pronunciation
Serveur rolls off the tongue once you know that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le serveur is masculine. Its plural is serveurs.
Example sentence
Le serveur a apporté nos repas à table.
The waiter brought our meals to the table.
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How to remember le serveur
Split serveur into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.
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Questions about le serveur
How do you pronounce le serveur?
Serveur rolls off the tongue once you know that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le serveur masculine or feminine?
le serveur is masculine. le serveur is masculine. Its plural is serveurs.
How is le serveur used in French?
le serveur is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le serveur a apporté nos repas à table. (The waiter brought our meals to the table.).
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