🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Réserve naturelle

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁe.zɛʁv na.ty.ʁal

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nature Preserve/ˈneɪ.tʃər prɪˈzɜrv/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La réserve naturelle protège la faune et la flore locales."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A protected area established to conserve the natural environment and wildlife.

    "The nature preserve was created to protect the endangered species that inhabit the region."
  2. 2

    A designated area for the enjoyment of nature and outdoor activities, often with restrictions on development.

    "Visitors flock to the nature preserve for hiking and birdwatching."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'nature preserve' combines 'nature', derived from the Latin 'natura', meaning 'birth' or 'character', and 'preserve', from the Latin 'praeservare', meaning 'to keep safe'. The phrase evolved in the 20th century as conservation efforts increased, emphasizing the protection of natural environments.

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