service
service
noun sehr-VEES Common
Origin: From Latin servitium (servitude, service).
Also means
department
Usage Note
Service covers restaurant service, a government department, and the act of being of help. Rendre service (to do a favour) is a very common phrase. In a restaurant context, le service can also refer to the tip or service charge included in the bill, so service compris means the tip is included.
Examples
"Le service est inclus dans l'addition."
Natural Translation
The service is included in the bill.
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