réserver
/ʁe.zɛʁ.ve/
To reserve in French is réserver.
The verb réserver means to book something in advance, such as a seat, a table or a room.
Meaning: to book in advance (verb)
Which one should you use?
While réserver is the standard verb, the noun réserve refers to different concepts such as a known unexploited natural resource or a military body of troops located in the rear of an army.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present tense, the first-person singular form of réserver is réserve (I reserve / I am reserving). In the future tense, the first-person singular form is réserverai (I will reserve).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʁe.zɛʁ.ve/ and consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French law, a réserve héréditaire is a portion of an estate that must legally go to the children, preventing parents from disinheriting them entirely.
- If a French person describes someone as 'avoir de la réserve', they are not talking about a booking, but rather saying that person is quite reserved or shy.
- In French culinary terms, a réserve can refer to a small amount of a high-quality wine or spirit kept back for special guests or personal use.
Examples in context
- J'aimerais réserver une place.I'd like to reserve a seat.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to reserve the form réserver.Tatoeba #1339539 by sacredceltic, translation #272108 by CK
- J'aimerais réserver une table pour deux.I'd like to reserve a table for two.Tatoeba #3711011 by GB3, translation #72808 by CK
- Bonjour, je souhaite réserver une chambre.Good morning, I would like to reserve a room.Tatoeba #11938217 by lbdx, translation #434808 by lukaszpp
- J'ai réservé une chambre d'hôtel.I reserved a hotel room.
- Il a réservé une table pour deux.He reserved a table for two.
- Nous avons réservé nos billets de concert.We booked our concert tickets.
- Je voudrais faire une réservation pour demain soir.I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow evening.
- Elle va faire une réservation pour le restaurant italien.She is going to make a reservation for the Italian restaurant.
- On réserve une table pour ce soir?Shall we reserve a table for tonight?
- Je te garde une place.I am saving/holding a spot for you.
- Garde-moi une bouteille de vin.Keep/Save a bottle of wine for me.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are planning a weekend trip.
- ChloéLucas, on doit réserver l'hôtel rapidement.Lucas, we need to book the hotel quickly.
- LucasTu as raison, je vais le faire maintenant.You are right, I will do it now.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu peux aussi réserver le restaurant ?Can you also book the restaurant?
- LucasOui, je m'en occupe tout de suite.Yes, I'll take care of it right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reserve” translations and entries réserver, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
