🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

sauver

Pronunciation / Transliteration: soh-vay

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Save/seɪv/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il a réussi à sauver les documents avant que l'ordinateur ne plante."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To keep safe or rescue from harm or danger.

    "He managed to save the documents before the computer crashed."
  2. 2

    To store data or information for future use.

    "Make sure to save your work frequently to avoid losing it."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'save' originates from the Old French 'sauver', which comes from the Latin 'salvare', meaning 'to make safe'. The term has evolved through Middle English, retaining its core meaning related to preservation and protection.

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