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    Sauvé (en. Saved)

    /sové/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of sparing or protecting someone or something.
    The firefighters saved several victims during the fire.
    Les pompiers ont sauvé plusieurs victimes pendant l'incendie.
    To retrieve something that was lost.
    She saved her notes from the cancellation of the course.
    Elle a sauvé ses notes de l'annulation du cours.
    adjective
    Something that has been preserved or protected.
    This treasure was saved from destruction.
    Ce trésor a été sauvé de la destruction.
    A person who has escaped a dangerous situation.
    He managed to escape and considers himself saved.
    Il a réussi à s'échapper et se considère comme sauvé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'salvare', meaning 'to save'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    saved at the last minute
    Saved at the last minute.
    sauvé in extremis
    to save the furniture
    To protect one's interests in a compromised situation.
    sauver les meubles

    Related Words

    rescue
    Action of saving someone or something.
    sauvetage
    safe
    Adjective meaning protected or out of danger.
    sauve

    Slang Meanings

    To be lucky
    He was saved by a stroke of luck.
    Il a été sauvé par un coup de chance.
    To be pulled out of trouble
    She was saved by her friend in that difficult situation.
    Elle a été sauvée par son ami dans cette situation difficile.