This is the 7794th most frequent French word.
save
The French word "save" does not exist as a standalone word. You may mean "sauf," which means "except" or "safe," depending on context.
In this context, "sauver" is used to describe the act of rescuing or preserving an object, emphasizing restoration or safeguarding.
Elle a réussi à sauver la vieille photo en la restaurant.
She managed to save the old photo by restoring it.
In this sentence, "sauvegarde" refers to the action of saving or backing up files on a computer or other digital storage devices.
Il faut que je sauvegarde mes fichiers avant de les perdre.
I need to save my files before losing them.
Here, "sauver" means saving time, indicating optimization or efficiency.