Sauvera (en. Will save)

/so.vɛ.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Make something healthy or safe.
He will save the cat stuck in the tree.
Il sauvera le chat coincé dans l'arbre.
Prevent a loss.
This decision will save the company from bankruptcy.
Cette décision sauvera l'entreprise de la faillite.
Ensure the survival of something.
She will save her memories in this box.
Elle sauvera ses souvenirs dans cette boîte.

Etymology

From the Latin 'salvare', which means to save.

Common Phrases and Expressions

save the furniture
Protect what can be saved in a difficult situation.
sauver les meubles
save someone from the clutches of
Protect someone from imminent danger.
sauver quelqu'un des griffes de
save the day
Manage to avoid a major problem.
sauver la mise

Related Words

rescue
Action of saving, assisting a person in danger.
sauvetage
savior
Person who saves, who rescues.
sauveur
salvation
Action of saving, related to health or safety.
salut

Slang Meanings

Save the situation.
He really saved the day with his intervention.
Il a vraiment sauvé la mise avec son intervention.