English–French

“preservation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sɛʁvasjɔ̃/

Example

La conservation des aliments est importante.

The preservation of food is important.

Illustration for conservation (preservation)

How to say “preservation” in French

“Preservation” in French is conservation.

Preserving something in a usable condition rather than letting it spoil or decline.

Full entry for conservation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with conservation

La conservation des aliments réduit le gaspillage.

Food preservation reduces waste.

Tips for using conservation

  • In everyday food contexts, conservation is more formal than short expressions such as garder or mettre au frais.

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