Sauve (en. Save)

/sov/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who is safe, protected.

After the evacuation, all the residents were finally safe.

Après l'évacuation, tous les habitants étaient enfin saufs.

Who is preserved from danger or loss.

This choice allowed the project to remain safe.

Ce choix a permis de garder le projet sauve.

Said of a person who has been rescued.

The child was saved thanks to the quick intervention of the firefighters.

L'enfant a été sauvé grâce à l'intervention rapide des pompiers.

The origin of the word 'sauve' comes from the Latin 'salvus' which means 'safe and sound'.

saved from the waters

To escape an imminent danger.

sauvé des eaux

to be safe

To be safe, protected.

être sauve

to save the day

To avoid a disaster or failure.

sauver la mise

to save someone from despair

To help someone overcome a difficult situation.

sauver quelqu'un du désespoir

rescue

Action of saving.

sauvetage

savior

Person who saves.

sauveur

salvation

State of being safe and sound.

salut

To be out of danger.

After the earthquake, he said he was finally safe.

Après le tremblement de terre, il a dit qu'il était enfin sauve.

To be in the clear.

If I pass this exam, I will be safe for the semester.

Si je réussis cet examen, je serai sauve pour le semestre.