B1 Collocation Formal 2 min de lectura

préserver l' approche

to préserver a approche

Literalmente: to preserve the approach

Use it to advocate for staying the course with a specific, intentional strategy or mindset.

En 15 segundos

  • Staying consistent with a chosen method or strategy.
  • Used mostly in professional, academic, or serious personal contexts.
  • Implies protecting a specific way of thinking from outside influence.

Significado

It means sticking to a specific method or way of doing things, even when things get tough or change. It is about staying consistent with your strategy or mindset.

Ejemplos clave

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In a business meeting

Nous devons préserver l'approche client malgré la crise.

We must preserve the customer-centric approach despite the crisis.

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2

Discussing a creative project

Il est crucial de préserver l'approche artistique originale.

It is crucial to preserve the original artistic approach.

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3

Talking about parenting styles

On essaie de préserver l'approche positive avec les enfants.

We are trying to maintain the positive approach with the kids.

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Contexto cultural

The phrase highlights the French emphasis on 'la démarche' (the process). In France, how you arrive at a solution often matters as much as the solution itself. This expression gained traction in the 2000s within management and public policy circles.

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The 'L' factor

Always remember the 'l'' (apostrophe). In French, we don't say 'préserver approche'. It sounds like a robot. It's always 'l'approche'.

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Don't be too stiff

If you're just deciding which movie to watch with a friend, this phrase is too fancy. Just say 'On reste sur notre idée'.

En 15 segundos

  • Staying consistent with a chosen method or strategy.
  • Used mostly in professional, academic, or serious personal contexts.
  • Implies protecting a specific way of thinking from outside influence.

What It Means

Préserver l'approche is about consistency. It means you have a plan or a way of thinking, and you choose to keep it. You don't let outside pressure change your style. It is like staying true to your original vision. Think of a chef keeping their signature style despite food trends. It is about protection and maintenance of a specific method.

How To Use It

You use it when discussing strategies or habits. It usually follows a verb like devoir (must) or vouloir (to want). You can use it in business or personal growth. For example, Il faut préserver l'approche collaborative. This means we must keep working together as we have been. It sounds polished and thoughtful. Use it when you want to sound like you have a clear vision.

When To Use It

Use this in professional meetings to defend a strategy. It works great when a project is halfway done. Use it with friends when discussing a long-term goal, like training for a marathon. It fits well in academic writing or serious discussions. If someone suggests a radical change, you use this to say 'let's stay the course.' It shows you value the current process.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use this for tiny, physical things. You don't préserver l'approche of a sandwich. It is too heavy for very casual, silly moments. Avoid it if the 'approach' is actually failing. Using it then might make you sound stubborn. Also, don't use it in high-stress emergencies where you need to pivot fast. It implies a slow, steady commitment, not a quick reaction.

Cultural Background

French culture values 'la méthode' (the method). There is a deep respect for intellectual frameworks and structured thinking. This phrase reflects the importance of having a clear 'fil conducteur' (guiding thread). It became more common in corporate and political speech recently. It suggests that the way you do something is just as important as the result. It is very 'Cartesian' in its essence.

Common Variations

You might hear maintenir l'approche which is slightly more neutral. Garder la même approche is the more casual version you'll hear at the dinner table. If you want to be very fancy, use pérenniser l'approche. That means making the approach last forever. Each variation changes the 'strength' of the commitment but keeps the same core meaning.

Notas de uso

This is a Level B1/B2 collocation. It is most common in professional or intellectual settings. It sounds sophisticated but is not overly 'old-fashioned'.

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The 'L' factor

Always remember the 'l'' (apostrophe). In French, we don't say 'préserver approche'. It sounds like a robot. It's always 'l'approche'.

⚠️

Don't be too stiff

If you're just deciding which movie to watch with a friend, this phrase is too fancy. Just say 'On reste sur notre idée'.

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The Cartesian Mindset

French people love a good 'démarche'. If you use this phrase, you're signaling that you've thought deeply about the 'how', not just the 'what'.

Ejemplos

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#1 In a business meeting
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Nous devons préserver l'approche client malgré la crise.

We must preserve the customer-centric approach despite the crisis.

Focuses on maintaining company values during hard times.

#2 Discussing a creative project
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Il est crucial de préserver l'approche artistique originale.

It is crucial to preserve the original artistic approach.

Used to protect a vision from being watered down.

#3 Talking about parenting styles
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On essaie de préserver l'approche positive avec les enfants.

We are trying to maintain the positive approach with the kids.

Shows a commitment to a specific philosophy of raising children.

#4 Texting a teammate about a game
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Si on veut gagner, il faut préserver l'approche défensive !

If we want to win, we have to keep up the defensive approach!

Encouraging consistency in a competitive setting.

#5 A humorous take on a diet
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Je préserve l'approche 'un croissant par jour' pour mon moral.

I am preserving the 'one croissant a day' approach for my morale.

Uses a formal phrase for a silly, personal rule.

#6 Academic discussion
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Le chercheur a su préserver l'approche scientifique rigoureuse.

The researcher knew how to maintain the rigorous scientific approach.

Highlights intellectual integrity.

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase about maintaining a strategy.

Il est important de ___ l'approche initiale pour rester cohérent.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: préserver

`Préserver` is the only verb here that means to maintain or protect a strategy/approach.

Complete the sentence to sound professional.

L'équipe a décidé de préserver l'___ collaborative.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: approche

`Approche` fits the context of a collaborative method or strategy.

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Ayudas visuales

Formality of 'Préserver l'approche'

Informal

Garder la même idée

On garde le plan.

Neutral

Maintenir la méthode

On maintient notre méthode.

Formal

Préserver l'approche

Nous préservons l'approche.

Where to use 'Préserver l'approche'

Préserver l'approche
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Boardroom

Defending a 5-year plan.

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Art Studio

Keeping a style unique.

Sports Coach

Sticking to the tactics.

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Self-Help

Staying mindful daily.

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It means to keep and protect a specific method or way of doing things. For example, préserver l'approche pédagogique means keeping a specific teaching style.

Yes, but it sounds a bit serious or ironic. You might use it when talking about a serious life choice, like Je veux préserver l'approche minimaliste.

Not really. You 'préserver' an environment or a building, but 'l'approche' refers to a method or strategy, which is abstract.

Maintenir is just keeping it going. Préserver implies there is a risk of losing it or that it is valuable and needs protection.

Very much so. You will hear it in meetings when discussing 'la stratégie' or 'le positionnement' of a brand.

It sounds like 'ah-prosh'. The 'e' at the end is silent, but it makes the 'sh' sound crisp.

Yes! Changing 'l'' to 'mon' (my) or 'notre' (our) makes it more personal. Je préserve mon approche means 'I'm sticking to my way'.

No, never add 'à'. It is a direct object. You préserver something directly: préserver l'approche.

No, in French, 'approche' in this context is almost always metaphorical, referring to a method or perspective.

Using 'preserver' (without the accent) or forgetting the article 'l''. Always write préserver with the acute accent.

Frases relacionadas

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Suivre une méthodologie

Garder la ligne

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