Sauvée (en. Saved)

/so.ve/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The deliverance of a person or thing from danger.
Saving is about protecting the most vulnerable.
La sauvé, c'est protéger les plus vulnérables.
The state of having been saved.
Her rescue was celebrated by the entire community.
Sa sauvée a été célébrée par toute la communauté.
The result of a rescue act.
The rescue of a cat stuck in a tree drew the attention of the neighbors.
La sauvéa d'un chat coincé dans un arbre a attiré l'attention des voisins.

Etymology

From the verb 'to save', derived from the Latin 'salvare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

save the day
Intervening to prevent negative consequences.
sauver la mise
to be saved by the hair
To be saved in extremis, at the last minute.
être sauvé par les cheveux
give a second save
Granting someone a new chance.
donner une seconde sauvéé

Related Words

to save
Ensuring that something or someone is not lost.
sauver
rescue
The act of saving, rescue operation.
sauvetage
salvation
The state of having been saved, often used in a religious context.
salvation

Slang Meanings

Saved like a hero.
He made it just in time, he saved the day in style.
Il est arrivé à temps, il a fait la sauvé avec style.