sauveteur

rescuer, lifeguard

noun sohv-TER Rare

Origin: from sauver 'to save'

Usage Note

Sauveteur (feminine sauveteuse) is used both for professional rescuers such as lifeguards and for anyone who saves lives in an emergency. The related noun sauvetage (m) means rescue operation. Les sauveteurs en mer are the French equivalent of coastguard volunteers.

Examples

"Le sauveteur a plongé pour secourir l'enfant."

Natural Translation

The rescuer dived to save the child.

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