Sauver (en. Save)

[so.ve]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To put someone out of danger.

The firefighters saved the victims of the fire.

Les pompiers ont sauvé les victimes de l'incendie.

To preserve something from loss or destruction.

We must save the environment for future generations.

Nous devons sauver l'environnement pour les générations futures.

To pick up or retrieve something.

I managed to save a few photos from the water.

J'ai réussi à sauver quelques photos de l'eau.

From the Latin 'salvārē', which means 'to make healthy' or 'to preserve'.

to save the day

To fix a difficult or critical situation.

sauver la mise

to save one's honor

To preserve one's reputation or dignity.

sauver son honneur

to save a budget

To save money or avoid unnecessary expenses.

sauver un budget

rescue

The action of saving or the process of preserving.

sauvetage

backup

A protection that preserves from losses, often used in the context of data.

sauvegarde

saved

That is reserved or saved.

sauve

Save the furniture

After the fiasco, he managed to save the furniture.

Après le fiasco, il a réussi à sauver les meubles.

To escape a great disaster

He managed to save his skin during the storm.

Il a réussi à sauver sa peau lors de la tempête.