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conservation in French

conservation in French is préservation, défense, conservation — conservation means the protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.

conservation in French

préservation
noun
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.
défense
noun
Wise use of natural resources.
préservation
noun
Wise use of natural resources.
conservation
noun
(biology) Genes and associated characteristics of biological organisms that are unchanged by evolution, for example similar or identical nucleic acid sequences or proteins in different species descended from a common ancestor

What does "conservation" mean?

  1. noun The protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
    "The charity funds conservation projects across the rainforest."
  2. noun The careful preservation and repair of artworks, buildings, or historical artefacts.
    "The museum's conservation team restored the damaged painting."
  3. noun In physics, the principle that a measurable quantity stays constant within an isolated system.
    "The conservation of energy is one of the most fundamental laws in physics."
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conservation in a sentence

  • The charity funds conservation projects across the rainforest.
  • Water conservation is essential during a drought.
  • The museum's conservation team restored the damaged painting.
  • The conservation of energy is one of the most fundamental laws in physics.

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What is "conservation" in French?

"conservation" in French is préservation, défense, conservation. conservation means: The protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.

How do you use "conservation" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity funds conservation projects across the rainforest." In French, "conservation" is préservation, défense, conservation.

Are there other ways to say "conservation" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "conservation": préservation, défense, conservation.

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