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    Sauvant (en. Saving)

    /so.vɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has the function of saving.
    He played a saving role in this situation.
    Il a joué un rôle sauvant dans cette situation.
    Which is capable of preserving something under threat.
    Nature-saving measures are necessary.
    Des mesures sauvant la nature sont nécessaires.
    Which helps to avoid a disaster.
    She found a solution that saved the company.
    Elle a trouvé une solution sauvant l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to save'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to save the day
    To find a solution to avoid failure.
    sauver la mise
    to save the furniture
    To try to protect the minimum in a difficult situation.
    sauver les meubles
    to be the savior
    To be the person who comes to the rescue.
    être le sauveur

    Related Words

    rescue
    Action of saving something or someone.
    sauvetage
    maritime rescue
    Action of rescuing people in danger at sea.
    sauvetage maritime
    backup
    Action of sheltering, protecting something.
    sauvegarde

    Slang Meanings

    To take measures to avoid a problem.
    We had to make a saving to avoid bankruptcy.
    On a dû faire un sauvant pour éviter la faillite.
    To do something at the last minute to avoid a disaster.
    He made a saving at the last second.
    Il a fait un sauvant à la dernière seconde.