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lifesaving

UK
/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/

Translations

lifesavingnoun
sauvetageSens courant : action ou processus de sauver une vie, notamment en mer ou dans l’eau.
The lifeguard's quick response was crucial in the lifesaving of the swimmer who was caught in a rip current.
La réaction rapide du maître-nageur a été cruciale pour le sauvetage du nageur pris dans un courant de retour.
sauvetageSport aquatique de compétition.
She won gold in lifesaving at the World Games.
Elle a remporté l’or en sauvetage aux World Games.
sauvetageAu pluriel dans l’usage scolaire ou professionnel : techniques et compétences pour prévenir la noyade.
She completed her lifesaving course last summer and is now certified to work as a lifeguard.
Elle a terminé son cours de sauvetage l’été dernier et elle est maintenant certifiée pour travailler comme maître-nageur.
Synonyms
rescue operation
rescue
rescue mission
emergency rescue
life-saving act
life-saving aid
life-saving measure
lifeguarding
lifesaving operation
rescue service
lifesavingadjective
more lifesaving
Comp.
most lifesaving
Super.
UK
/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/
qui sauve des viesSens concret : qui permet de sauver quelqu’un d’un danger ou d’un mal.
The doctor administered a lifesaving treatment that stabilized the patient's condition.
Le médecin a administré un traitement qui sauve des vies et a stabilisé l’état du patient.
Additional translations
vitalSens figuré : indispensable à la survie ou au bon fonctionnement.
Synonyms
critical
essential
vital
salvatory
rescue
life-preserving

Definitions

lifesavingnoun
The act or process of saving or protecting someone's life, especially from drowning.
The lifeguard's quick response was crucial in the lifesaving of the swimmer who was caught in a rip current.
A set of skills and techniques used to prevent drowning and other life-threatening situations, often taught in courses.
She completed her lifesaving course last summer and is now certified to work as a lifeguard.
A competitive aquatic sport that simulates rescue techniques and tests speed and proficiency in lifesaving skills.
She won gold in lifesaving at the World Games.
lifesavingadjective
Providing or capable of providing protection or rescue from danger or harm.
The doctor administered a lifesaving treatment that stabilized the patient's condition.
Essential or critical for survival.
Access to clean water is a lifesaving necessity for the community.
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