French word

secouriste

Pronunciation

IPA/səkuʁist/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)first aider

Example

Le secouriste a soigné la blessée.

The first aider treated the injured woman.

Illustration for secouriste (first aider)

More examples

Un secouriste a pratiqué un massage cardiaque.

A rescuer performed cardiac massage.

Core concept

A trained helper at an accident scene, treating an injured person and preparing the area for safe care.

Common phrases

  • équipe de secouristes

    rescue team

  • formation de secouristes

    training for rescuers

Similar words

sauveteur: A person who rescues people from drowning at sea or in a swimming pool.
ambulancier: A person who transports patients by ambulance.
pompier: A person who puts out fires and rescues people from danger.
infirmier: A healthcare worker who cares for and nurses patients in a hospital.

Definition in French

Professionnel ou bénévole intervenant sur le lieu d'un accident pour assurer les premiers soins et la sécurité de la victime.

Word origin

The noun secouriste derives from the rescue-related French base secourir, with -iste forming a noun for a person who performs that activity.

Usage tips

  • Secouriste usually refers to a first-aid responder, whereas sauveteur can refer more broadly to a rescuer, including a lifeguard.

Other meanings

  • emergency respondernoun
  • rescuernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • secourismefirst aidnoun
  • secourablerescuableadjective

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