preservation

préservation, conservation

Action de protéger quelque chose contre les dégâts, la perte ou la dégradation.

En anglais simple : The act of keeping something safe from damage, loss, or decay.

• Food preservation prevents waste.
• The museum supports the preservation of old paintings.
• These laws help with the preservation of wildlife habitats.

Comment l'utiliser : preservation of something (The group works for the preservation of historic buildings.)

Synonymes : protection, conservation, safeguarding

Contraires : destruction

Expressions courantes : food preservation, preservation of something, historic preservation