Sauvant (en. Saving)

/so.vɑ̃/

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

To take measures to avoid a problem.
We had to make a saving to avoid bankruptcy.
On a dû faire un sauvant pour éviter la faillite.
To do something at the last minute to avoid a disaster.
He made a saving at the last second.
Il a fait un sauvant à la dernière seconde.