English–French

“preserves” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sɛʁv/

Example

On stocke des conserves dans la cave pour l'hiver.

We store preserves in the cellar for the winter.

Illustration for conserve (preserves)

How to say “preserves” in French

“Preserves” in French is conserve.

Food made ready for storage, then shut inside a container that protects it for months.

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

Example sentences with conserve

Le rayon des conserves est près des pâtes.

The canned goods aisle is near the pasta.

Tips for using conserve

  • In French, conserve covers canned and jarred food, whereas a specific jar can be called a bocal or a pot according to its use.

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