French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
conservation
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sɛʁvasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounpreservation
Example
La conservation des aliments est importante.
The preservation of food is important.
More examples
La conservation des aliments réduit le gaspillage.
Food preservation reduces waste.
Core concept
Preserving something in a usable condition rather than letting it spoil or decline.
Common phrases
conservation des aliments
food preservation
Similar words
conserve: Food processed and packaged in cans or jars for long-term storage.
frigo: A small refrigerator for chilling food and drinks to keep them fresh.
congélateur: A freezer used to freeze food for long-term storage.
Definition in French
Action ou effet de conserver quelque chose pour empêcher sa détérioration et permettre son usage ultérieur.
Word origin
Conservation is based on French conserver and ultimately Latin conservare, with conservatio naming the act or result of preserving.
Usage tips
- In everyday food contexts, conservation is more formal than short expressions such as garder or mettre au frais.
Other meanings
- conservationnoun
- storagenoun
- maintenancenoun
Opposites
- destructiondestructionnoun
- détériorationdeteriorationnoun
Related words
- conserverpreserveverb
- conservateurpreservativenoun