Sauvés (en. Saved)

/sove/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
People who have been brought to safety.
The survivors of the disaster received medical care.
Les sauvés de la catastrophe ont reçu des soins médicaux.
Objects or belongings that have been preserved.
The survivors of the fire were taken to the neighbor's.
Les sauvés de l'incendie ont été transportés chez le voisin.
verb
The act of saving or rescuing.
The firefighters saved people trapped in the building.
Les pompiers ont sauvé des gens coincés dans le bâtiment.

Etymology

From the verb 'sauver' which comes from the Latin 'salvare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

save oneself
Protecting one's own life.
sauver sa peau
save the furniture
Protecting what can still be saved.
sauver les meubles

Related Words

rescue
The action of saving or rescuing.
sauvetage
backup
Action of preserving something from harm.
sauvegarde

Slang Meanings

People who are there at the right time.
He is our savior from a difficult situation.
Il est notre sauvé de la situation difficile.
A person who is lucky.
This player is a real lifesaver; he wins all the time.
Ce joueur est un vrai sauvé, il gagne tout le temps.