English–French
“rescue” in French
How to say “rescue” in French
“Rescue” in French is secourir.
An endangered person receives swift help that brings safety or relief in a difficult situation.
Example sentences with secourir
Des passants ont tenté de secourir la vieille dame.
Passersby tried to rescue the old lady.
Tips for using secourir
- Secourir is more specific and formal than aider, especially for accidents, disasters, and official rescue contexts.
Other French words for “rescue”
Les pompiers ont réussi le sauvetage du chat.
The firefighters succeeded in rescuing the cat.