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    Conserve (en. Preserve)

    /kɔ̃.sɛʁv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Food product prepared to be kept for a long time.
    I opened a can of vegetable preserves.
    J'ai ouvert un pot de conserve de légumes.
    Preservation of nature or resources.
    Environmental conservation is essential.
    La conserve de l'environnement est essentielle.
    verb
    To protect something against degradation.
    We must conserve the artworks of our heritage.
    Nous devons conserver les œuvres d'art de notre patrimoine.
    To make something sustainable over time.
    It is important to preserve family traditions.
    Il est important de conserver les traditions familiales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'conservare', meaning 'to keep together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    energy conservation
    The act of reducing energy consumption.
    conserve d'énergie
    food preserve
    Products carefully packaged for long-term storage.
    conserve alimentaire
    to make preserves
    Preparing food to keep it.
    faire des conserves

    Related Words

    conservation
    The act of preserving something.
    conservation
    preservation
    Maintaining an original state.
    préservation
    safeguarding
    The act of protecting something.
    sauvegarde

    Slang Meanings

    Economy or careful management.
    He makes preserves with his money.
    Il fait des conserves avec son argent.
    To keep something in a stable state.
    He always keeps his old toys.
    Il conserve toujours ses vieux jouets.