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    Conservait (en. Kept)

    /kɔ̃sɛʁvɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To keep something in a certain state or condition.
    He always kept his old memories in a box.
    Il conservait toujours ses vieux souvenirs dans une boîte.
    To protect something from loss or damage.
    She carefully preserved the family legacy.
    Elle conservait l'héritage familial avec soin.
    To prevent something from being lost or destroyed.
    We kept important data on an external hard drive.
    Nous conservions les données importantes sur un disque dur externe.
    To continue to have or possess.
    They maintained their complete trust in her despite the difficulties.
    Ils conservaient leur entière confiance en elle malgré les difficultés.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to preserve', derived from the Latin 'conservare' which means 'to keep, to maintain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to preserve peace
    Maintaining peace in a region or between groups.
    conserver la paix
    to keep a secret
    Keeping information confidential.
    conserver un secret
    to remain calm
    Staying calm and composed in a difficult situation.
    conserver son calme

    Related Words

    preservation
    The act of preserving something.
    préservation
    commitment
    The act of keeping a commitment or promise.
    engagement
    protection
    Measures to keep something safe.
    protection

    Slang Meanings

    To have good preservation habits.
    He is really in the know; he keeps everything he has.
    Il est vraiment dans le coup, il conserve tout ce qu'il a.