preserve

• Nom désignant un territoire ou une activité visant à protéger la nature, les ressources naturelles ou un objectif particulier ; peut aussi désigner des aliments préparés pour éviter leur altération.

A noun referring to an area or activity restricted for the protection of wildlife, natural resources, or a specific purpose; also can refer to food that has been processed to prevent spoilage.

1. Fruit preserveB1formal

   A sweet spread made from fruit and sugar, cooked to a thick consistency.

   confiture de fruits

   • She spread strawberry preserve on her toast.
   • Homemade preserves are often tastier than store-bought ones.
   • The pantry was full of jars of apricot preserve.

   Synonymesconfitureconservejamjellymarmalade

2. Protected areaB2formal

   An area set aside for the protection of wildlife or natural resources.

   Réserve naturelle

   • The national preserve is home to many endangered species.
   • Hunting is strictly forbidden within the wildlife preserve.
   • They visited a nature preserve during their vacation.

   Synonymesparkrefugereservationreservesanctuary

3. Exclusive domainC1formal

   An activity or sphere regarded as reserved for a particular person or group.

   Domaine réservé

   • Higher education was once the preserve of the wealthy.
   • The sport was traditionally the preserve of the aristocracy.
   • This type of art remains the preserve of a small elite.

   Synonymesareadomainfieldprovincerealmsphereterritory

   Antonymescommonopennesspublic

• Verbe signifiant maintenir quelque chose dans son état d'origine ou actuel, ou traiter les aliments pour éviter leur détérioration.

A verb meaning to maintain something in its original or existing state, or to treat food to prevent decay.

1. Maintain in original stateB1formal

   To keep something in its original condition or good state; to protect from harm or decay.

   Préserver (maintenir en l'état)

   • They work to preserve historical buildings.
   • The cold weather helped preserve the food.
   • We must preserve the environment for future generations.

   Synonymesconservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavestoresustainuphold

   Antonymesabandondamagedestroyneglectruin

2. Prevent food spoilageB1formal

   To treat or prepare food so that it does not decay or spoil.

   Préserver les aliments (conserver)

   • She preserved the fruits by making jam.
   • Salt is often used to preserve meat.
   • They learned how to preserve vegetables for the winter.

   Synonymesbottlecanconservecuredryfreezejarpicklesaltsmoke

3. Keep safe or retainB2formal

   To keep something safe from loss or change; to retain a quality or condition.

   préserver, conserver

   • He managed to preserve his dignity during the argument.
   • The team preserved their lead until the end of the match.
   • She preserved the family traditions through storytelling.

   Synonymesconservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavesustainuphold

   Antonymesabandondestroyforfeitloseneglectrelinquishsquanderwaste