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serviable

helpful

adjective sehr-vyABL Rare

Usage Note

Serviable describes a person who is always ready to help and obliges willingly — closer to 'obliging' than a one-off act of help. It is invariable for gender. A useful synonym is obligeant. The adverb serviablement exists but is quite rare in everyday speech.

Examples

"Notre voisin est toujours très serviable."

Natural Translation

Our neighbour is always very helpful.

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