sauve-moi
The English phrase "save me" is translated into French as sauve-moi.
Sauve-moi is used as a plea for help when someone is in a dangerous or desperate situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the imperative form of the verb sauver (to save) and the direct object pronoun moi (me).
Which one should you use?
Sauve-moi is an imperative command. In contrast, the phrase Tu me sauves is declarative and means "You are saving me" or "You save me".
How does it change in a sentence?
Use sauvez-moi when addressing a group of people or a single person formally.
Did you know?
- The verb sauver shares a root with the word salut, which is used as a casual 'hi' or 'bye'. This connects the concept of 'salvation' or 'saving' to a simple daily greeting.
- In French, if you want to ask someone to 'save' a file on a computer, you would typically use the word enregistrer rather than sauver.
- In a pinch, a French speaker might shout au secours instead of sauve-moi. While sauve-moi is a direct plea to a person, au secours is the universal cry for help that translates to 'to the rescue'.
Examples in context
- Sauve-moi.Save me.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase sauve-moi.Tatoeba #10499997 by pkill, translation #3910670 by CH
- Sauve-moi de ce cauchemar !Save me from this nightmare!
- Je coule, sauve-moi !I am sinking, save me!
Example conversation
Chloé is trapped in a scary room and Lucas is outside.
- ChloéLucas, je suis coincée ! Sauve-moi !Lucas, I'm stuck! Save me!
- LucasJe suis là, Chloé. Je t'entends.I'm here, Chloé. I hear you.
- ChloéVite, sauve-moi maintenant !Quick, save me now!
- LucasJe vais ouvrir la porte tout de suite.I'm going to open the door right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
