Conservé (en. Preserved)
/kɔ̃.sɛʁ.ve/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been made stable or protected against deterioration.
Vegetables conserved in jars are often tastier.
Les légumes conservés en bocaux sont souvent plus savoureux.
Relates to something that has been protected over time.
Traditions preserved from generation to generation are precious.
Les traditions conservées de génération en génération sont précieuses.
That has been saved or maintained in a certain condition.
The artwork has been carefully preserved in the museum.
L'œuvre d'art a été soigneusement conservée dans le musée.
Etymology
Originating from the verb 'to conserve', from the Latin 'conservare' meaning 'to keep, to maintain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
kept in good condition
Product maintained without deterioration.
conservé en bon état
to keep the memory
To keep in memory or remembrance an event or a person.
conserver la mémoire
vacuum sealed
Food stored in an airtight packaging to extend its shelf life.
conservé sous vide
Related Words
to conserve
To keep something in a certain state.
conserver
conservation
Action of preserving something.
conservation
curator
Person or agent who protects or maintains.
conservateur
preserving
Product used to preserve.
conservant
Slang Meanings
Kept warm
That old piece of furniture, it is well preserved in the attic.
Ce vieux meuble, il est bien conservé dans le grenier.
Idea that has remained fixed
This way of thinking is truly conserved.
Cette façon de penser est vraiment conservée.