Conserver
Example: Il faut conserver les aliments au réfrigérateur pour éviter qu'ils ne périment.
Definition
"Conserver" means to keep or maintain something in its original state over time, especially food, by protecting it from decay or spoilage. For example, it involves storing food in a refrigerator to prevent it from going bad.
Etymology
The word "conserver" comes from the Latin 'conservare,' which means 'to keep safe' or 'to preserve.' This root combines 'con-' (together) with 'servare' (to keep). Did you know that the concept of conserving food dates back to ancient times when people used salt and cold storage to preserve their provisions?
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"Conserver" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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