conserve

• Nom désignant une préparation de fruits entiers ou en gros morceaux cuits dans du sucre, servant de confiture, ou une substance utilisée pour la conservation.

A noun referring to a fruit preserve made from whole or large pieces of fruit cooked in sugar, or a substance used for preservation.

indénombrable

1. Preserved fruitB2formal

   A preparation of fruit preserved with sugar, often used as a spread or dessert.

   confiture de fruits

   • She spread strawberry conserve on her toast.
   • The chef served a pear conserve with the cheese platter.
   • Homemade conserve tastes much better than store-bought jam.

   Synonymesjamjellymarmaladepreserve

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger quelque chose contre le mal, la perte ou l'épuisement, en particulier les ressources naturelles ou l'énergie, ainsi que le fait de maintenir ou de préserver un état ou une quantité.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting something from harm, loss, or depletion, especially natural resources or energy.

1. Protect from harm or depletionB2formal

   To protect something, especially natural resources, from being damaged or used up.

   préserver (protéger de la dégradation ou de l'épuisement)

   • We must conserve water during the drought.
   • The organization works to conserve endangered species.
   • It is important to conserve energy by turning off lights.

   Synonymesguardhusbandkeepmaintainpreserveprotectsafeguardsave

   Antonymesdepletedissipatesquanderwaste

2. Use sparinglyB2formal

   To use something carefully to avoid waste.

   Économiser

   • She tried to conserve her strength for the final race.
   • The chef conserves leftover ingredients for stock.
   • He conserved his money by cooking at home.

   Synonymesbudgeteconomizehusbandrationsavespare

   Antonymeslavishsplurgesquanderwaste