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préservation

preservation, conservation

noun pray-zehr-vah-SYOHN Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Origin: From Latin praeservatio

Usage Note

Préservation is used for the protection of both natural environments (la préservation de la biodiversité) and cultural heritage (la préservation du patrimoine). It overlaps with conservation but tends to emphasise active protection against a threat. The related verb is préserver.

Examples

"La préservation des forêts est essentielle."

Natural Translation

The preservation of forests is essential.

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