French translation of salvage is 
salvage

Meaning of "salvage" in English

In English, "salvage" refers to the act of saving or recovering something from potential loss or destruction. This term often pertains to retrieving valuable items from a shipwreck, fire, or other disaster. It can also more generally mean rescuing something from a state of decline or minimizing the loss in a difficult situation. The concept involves efforts to preserve value or function that would otherwise be wasted.

Meaning of "salvage" in French

In French, "salvage" translates to "sauvetage" or "récupération." It involves the action of saving or recovering items or situations that are at risk of being lost or destroyed. In maritime contexts, it refers to saving ships or their cargoes in peril at sea, similar to its English counterpart. More broadly, it can imply any act of rescuing or maintaining valuable assets or situations from further damage.

Pronunciation of "salvage" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/

Pronunciation Variations: In different English-speaking regions, such as the UK and the US, the pronunciation remains quite consistent, though the accent may affect the inflection and stress on syllables.

Pronunciation of "salvage" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sal.vaʒ/

Pronunciation Variations: Similar to English, regional accents in French may affect slight variations in pronunciation, but the fundamental structure of the word remains consistent across French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. They managed to salvage the old manuscripts from the flooded basement. (Ils ont réussi à récupérer les vieux manuscrits du sous-sol inondé.)
2. The team worked overnight to salvage the project after the technical glitch. (L'équipe a travaillé toute la nuit pour sauver le projet après le problème technique.)
3. Divers were sent to salvage the sunken treasure off the coast. (Des plongeurs ont été envoyés pour récupérer le trésor englouti au large des côtes.)
4. She hoped to salvage some of her dignity after the embarrassing incident. (Elle espérait sauver un peu de sa dignité après l'incident embarrassant.)
5. After the fire, they focused on salvaging what remained of their home. (Après l'incendie, ils se sont concentrés sur ce qui restait de leur maison.)
6. The company tried to salvage its reputation following the scandal. (L'entreprise a tenté de sauver sa réputation après le scandale.)
7. The antique dealer was able to salvage rare artifacts from the ruins. (L'antiquaire a pu récupérer des artefacts rares des ruines.)
8. He worked tirelessly to salvage the relationship that was falling apart. (Il a travaillé sans relâche pour sauver la relation qui se délitait.)
9. The salvage operation took longer than anticipated due to the weather. (L'opération de récupération a pris plus de temps que prévu à cause du temps.)
10. Environmentalists emphasized the importance of salvaging wildlife habitats. (Les écologistes ont souligné l'importance de sauver les habitats de la faune.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "salvage" in English

Synonyms: rescue, recover, retrieve, save, redeem, reclaim, restore, retrieve, recover, recoup.

Antonyms: abandon, lose, destroy, give up, forsake, relinquish, waste, discard, neglect, ignore.

Similar Words: salvageable, saver, salvager, preservation, recovery, reclamation, retrieval, conservation, salvage operation, salvaging.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "salvage" in French

Synonyms: sauvetage, récupération, redressement, sauvegarde, repêchage, recouvrement, rétablissement, restauration, remise, préservation.

Antonyms: abandon, perte, destruction, négligence, gâchis, abandonner, jeter, ignorer, gaspiller, délaisser.

Similar Words: sauvable, sauveur, récupérateur, préservation, recyclage, résilience, conservation, opération de sauvetage, sauvetage en mer, remorquage.

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