preserved

• Qualifie ce qui a été conservé dans son état d'origine ou protégé de la détérioration, des dommages ou des changements.

Describes something that has been kept in its original state or protected from decay, damage, or change.

1. Protected from decayB1formal

   Treated or stored in a way that prevents spoilage or decomposition, allowing for later use.

   conservé (protégé de la décomposition)

   • The preserved fruit was stored in jars for the winter.
   • They ate preserved meat during their long journey.
   • The museum displayed preserved specimens of ancient plants.

   Synonymescannedconservedcureddriedfreeze-driedfrozenpickledsaltedsmokedtinned

   Antonymesdecayedrottenspoiled

2. Maintained in original stateB1formal

   Kept intact or unchanged, often referring to historical artifacts, buildings, or traditions.

   préservé (conservé en l'état)

   • The ancient city was remarkably well preserved.
   • The preserved documents gave historians valuable insights.
   • They worked hard to keep the old traditions preserved.

   Synonymesconservedintactmaintainedpristineprotectedunalteredunchanged

   Antonymesalteredchangeddestroyedmodifiedneglectedruined

• 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