conserver
French → English
(maintenance) Preserve: to keep something in good condition or prevent it from decaying; maintain
Il faut conserver ces documents historiques dans un endroit sec et frais.
(English) These historical documents must be preserved in a dry and cool place.
Le monastère a réussi à conserver son église médiévale intacte.
(English) The monastery managed to keep its medieval church intact.
(possession) Retain: to keep ownership or possession of something rather than losing it
Le champion espère conserver son titre lors du prochain tournoi.
(English) The champion hopes to retain his title during the next tournament.
Malgré la crise, l'entreprise a pu conserver tous ses employés.
(English) Despite the crisis, the company was able to keep all its employees.
Entry ID: fr:en:conserver · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary