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  1. French
  2. /Verbs that change meaning when reflexive
  3. /se servir de

se servir de

se servir de
to use
From Lesson 442:Verbs that change meaning when reflexive·French

Usages of se servir de

Vous devez vous servir de l'écorce.
You must use the bark.
Je me suis souvent servi de ce canif.
I have often used this pocketknife.
Il se sert d'une épingle pour retoucher la silhouette.
He uses a pin to alter the silhouette.
Pourquoi se sert-il de cette robe sublime et audacieuse ?
Why does he use this sublime and daring dress?
Le créateur se sert d'une épingle pour changer de vision.
The designer uses a pin to change his vision.
Nous avions des flèches, mais la troupe s'en sera servie.
We had arrows, but the troop must have used them.

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