Sauveur (en. Savior)

/so.vœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
One who delivers from danger or distress.
He considers himself the savior of the situation.
Il se considère comme le sauveur de la situation.
In a religious context, refers to Jesus Christ.
For Christians, Jesus is the savior of the world.
Pour les chrétiens, Jésus est le sauveur du monde.
A person who intervenes to help others.
She is a savior for abandoned animals.
Elle est un sauveur pour les animaux abandonnés.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'salvator', from 'salvare' which means to save.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Savior of humanity
A person who acts for the good of all.
sauveur de l'humanité
The savior of modern times
A person who brings solutions to contemporary problems.
le sauveur des temps modernes
Savior of the homeland
National hero who defends or protects their country.
sauveur de la patrie

Related Words

Rescue
The action of saving someone.
sauvetage
To save
The action of freeing or delivering.
sauver
Rescue
Assistance provided in need, often in a context of danger.
rescousse

Slang Meanings

A very reliable friend who is always there when you need help.
That guy is my savior; he helps me every time I have a problem.
Ce gars, c'est mon sauveur, il m'aide à chaque fois que j'ai un pépin.
A person who pulls another out of trouble or anger.
When I am angry, she is my savior.
Quand je suis en colère, elle est mon sauveur.