Also means
preserve
Usage Note
conserve most commonly appears in the phrase boîte de conserve (tin can). Des conserves (plural) refers to the general category of tinned/jarred preserved foods. The verb conserver means 'to preserve' or 'to keep'. Home-made preserves (jams, pickles) are also called conserves.
Examples
"Elle ouvre une boîte de conserve."
Natural Translation
She opens a tin can.
Literal Translation
She opens a box of conserve.

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