preservation

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de protection de quelque chose contre la perte, les dommages, la destruction ou le danger, y compris l'état de bonne conservation et l'amélioration obtenue en empêchant les altérations nuisibles.

A noun referring to the act or process of protecting something from loss, damage, decay, or danger, including the condition of being well preserved and the improvement achieved by preventing harmful changes.

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1. Protection from harmB2formal

   The act of keeping something safe from damage, loss, or danger.

   préservation (protection contre les dommages)

   • The preservation of historical buildings is important for cultural heritage.
   • Wildlife preservation efforts have increased in recent years.
   • The preservation of natural resources is a global priority.

   Synonymesconservationdefenseprotectionsafety

   Antonymesdamagedestructionendangermentneglectruin

2. State of being maintainedB2formal

   The condition of something being kept in good or original condition.

   état de conservation

   • The old manuscript is in a remarkable state of preservation.
   • The building's poor preservation led to its collapse.
   • The food was in excellent preservation after being frozen.

   Synonymescareconservationmaintenanceprotectionupkeep

   Antonymesdamagedecaydestructiondeteriorationneglectruin

3. Preventing decayB2formal

   A method or process used to stop organic matter from rotting or decomposing.

   Préservation (prévention de la décomposition)

   • Salt is commonly used for the preservation of meat.
   • Freezing is an effective method of food preservation.
   • Chemical preservation helps keep fruits fresh for longer.

   Synonymescanningconservationcuringfreezingmummificationsaltingsmoking

   Antonymesdecaydecompositiondestruction

4. Improvement through preventionC1formal

   An instance of making something better by stopping it from being lost, injured, or changed.

   préservation par prévention

   • The preservation of the old town square improved the area's appeal.
   • Through careful preservation, the artwork regained its original beauty.
   • The preservation of the forest prevented further environmental damage.

   Synonymescareconservationkeepingmaintenanceprotectionsavingupkeep