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feminine

/ʁe.zɛʁv/

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Translation

reserve, stock; reservation, caution

Word origin

A noun formed from réserver, itself from Latin reservare ('to keep back, to save up'), from re- ('back') and servare ('to keep, to guard'). English 'reserve', 'conserve' and 'preserve' share the same Latin verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
reservare
English cognates
reserve, conserve, preserve

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralréserves

Examples

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The shop keeps a stock of bottles in the cellar.

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She accepted, but with some reservations.

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He always speaks about his boss with a great deal of restraint.

Cette abrite .

This nature reserve is home to rare birds.

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We still have water reserves for three days.

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This word is part of lesson 34.