Conserver
Example: Il faut conserver les aliments au réfrigérateur pour éviter qu'ils ne se gâtent.
Definition
"Conserver" means to keep or maintain something in its original state or condition, especially to preserve food by protecting it from decay or spoilage. For example, "Il faut conserver les aliments au réfrigérateur" means food must be kept in the refrigerator to avoid going bad.
Etymology
The word "conserver" comes from the Latin verb "conservare," which means to keep or preserve. It combines "con-" (together) and "servare" (to keep or save). Did you know that this root is also the source of the English word "conserve," highlighting their shared origin in the idea of guarding or maintaining something?
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"Conserver" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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