Sauvetage (en. Rescue)

/sotɛtaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of preserving life or recovering property.
Sea rescue is often carried out by professional rescuers.
Le sauvetage en mer est souvent réalisé par des sauveteurs professionnels.
Evacuation operation in case of danger.
The rescue was complicated by difficult weather conditions.
Le sauvetage a été compliqué par les conditions climatiques difficiles.
Set of material and human resources implemented to save.
Rescue teams used helicopters to reach the victims.
Les équipes de sauvetage ont utilisé des hélicoptères pour atteindre les victimes.

Etymology

The word 'rescue' derives from the verb 'to save', which comes from the Latin 'salvare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sea rescue
Rescue operation carried out in aquatic environments.
sauvetage en mer
emergency rescue
Rapid intervention to save people in danger.
sauvetage d'urgence
animal rescue
Action of saving distressed animals.
sauvetage animal

Related Words

to save
Act to preserve someone's life or safety.
sauver
to rescue
To provide immediate assistance to a person in danger.
secourir
urgent
Which requires immediate action.
urgent

Slang Meanings

Last-minute rescue.
They achieved a last-minute rescue before everything was lost.
Ils ont réussi un sauvetage de dernière minute avant que tout ne soit perdu.
Warrior mode rescue.
His warrior mode rescue impressed everyone.
Son sauvetage en mode guerrier a impressionné tout le monde.