French Conversation · Level 122
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French word
sauveur
Pronunciation
IPA/sovœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounrescuer
Example
Le sauveur est arrivé à temps.
The rescuer arrived in time.
More examples
Dans la légende, un sauveur apparaît pour sauver le royaume.
In the legend, a savior appears to save the kingdom.
Core concept
A figure who arrives at the crucial moment and brings safety or a solution.
Common phrases
un sauveur improvisé
an improvised rescuer
le sauveur de l'équipe
the team's savior
Similar words
sauveteur: A person who saves lives through direct rescue in water emergencies or accidents.
secouriste: A person trained to provide emergency first aid for injuries and sudden illness.
héros: A person considered heroic for helping others through acts of courage.
Definition in French
Personne qui intervient pour secourir quelqu'un en danger ou qui joue un rôle déterminant pour résoudre une situation difficile.
Word origin
The French noun sauveur developed from Old French sauveor, which continues Latin salvator from salvare, 'to save'.
Usage tips
- In religious contexts, le Sauveur can refer to Christ, whereas lowercase sauveur usually refers to a rescuer or crisis solver.