sauvons notre planète
The English phrase 'save our planet' is translated into French as sauvons notre planète.
You can use Sauvons la Planète ensemble to say 'Let's save the planet together', or Ensemble, préservons la Terre et ses richesses to mean 'Together, let's preserve the Earth and its resources'. On social media, the hashtag #SauvonsNotrePlanete can be used to reach a wider audience.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sauvons is the first-person plural imperative form of the verb 'sauver', which literally translates to 'let us save'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative command 'let's save our planet' is sauvons notre planète, while the infinitive form sauver notre planète is used to express the concept 'to save our planet'. If you are addressing a group of people or a single person formally, use the imperative sauvez notre planète (save our planet), whereas sauvons specifically implies 'let us' (the speaker included).
Did you know?
- The word sauver is also used in the expression sauver les meubles, which literally means 'to save the furniture'. It is a common idiom used to mean 'to save the essentials' or 'to minimize damage' during a difficult situation.
- The word planète comes from the Ancient Greek word for 'wanderer'. This refers to the way planets appear to move across the night sky compared to the fixed stars.
- In French, when talking about environmental protection, people often use the verb préserver or protéger instead of sauver. While sauver is correct, it can sound a bit dramatic, like saving someone from a life-threatening accident.
Examples in context
- Il est temps de sauver notre planète.It is time to save our planet.
- Agissons ensemble, sauvons notre planète !Let's act together, let's save our planet!
- Pour nos enfants, sauvons notre planète.For our children, let's save our planet.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing environmental activism at a cafe.
- HugoNous devons faire quelque chose pour l'environnement.We must do something for the environment.
- EmmaTu as raison, sauvons notre planète !You are right, let's save our planet!
- HugoOui, c'est une mission très importante.Yes, it is a very important mission.
- EmmaJe suis prête à t'aider, Hugo.I am ready to help you, Hugo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries notre, planète, CC BY-SA 4.0.
