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    Préserver (en. Preserve)

    /pʁe.zaʁ.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Keep something in good condition.
    We must preserve our environment.
    Nous devons préserver notre environnement.
    Protect something from deterioration.
    It is essential to preserve works of art.
    Il est essentiel de préserver les œuvres d'art.
    Safeguard a tradition or culture.
    We need to preserve ancient customs.
    Il faut préserve les coutumes anciennes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'praeservare', which means 'to safeguard, to protect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    preserve peace
    Maintain harmony between people or nations.
    préserver la paix
    preserve one's integrity
    Keep one's values and principles intact.
    préserver son intégrité
    preserve a secret
    Not revealing confidential information.
    préserver un secret

    Related Words

    preservation
    Action of protecting and keeping something.
    préservation
    condom
    Object used to protect against infections and for birth control.
    préservatif
    preserved
    Which has been protected or preserved.
    préservé

    Slang Meanings

    Keep something locked away.
    You need to take good care of your stuff.
    Faut que tu préserves bien tes affaires.
    Not to damage it.
    Take care of your phone, you need to preserve it.
    Prends soin de ton téléphone, il faut le préserver.