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preserve in French

preserve in French is conserve, confiture, réserve naturelle — preserve means to keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.

preserve in French

conserve
noun
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
confiture
noun
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
réserve naturelle
noun
A reservation, a nature preserve.
domaine réservé
noun
An activity with restricted access.
préserver
verb
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
conserver
verb
To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

What does "preserve" mean?

  1. verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
    "They worked hard to preserve the old building from demolition."
  2. noun A sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar.
    "She spread strawberry preserve on her toast."
  3. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or a particular activity.
    "The land was turned into a nature preserve."

preserve in a sentence

  • They worked hard to preserve the old building from demolition.
  • Salt was traditionally used to preserve meat.
  • She spread strawberry preserve on her toast.
  • The land was turned into a nature preserve.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "preserve" in French?

"preserve" in French is conserve, confiture, réserve naturelle. preserve means: To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.

How do you use "preserve" in a sentence?

Example: "They worked hard to preserve the old building from demolition." In French, "preserve" is conserve, confiture, réserve naturelle.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "preserve": conserve, confiture, réserve naturelle, domaine réservé, préserver, conserver.

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