lifeline in French
lifeline in French is ligne de vie, bouée de sauvetage, cordon ombilical — lifeline means something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
lifeline in French
ligne de vie
bouée de sauvetage
(by extension) A source of salvation in a crisis.
cordon ombilical
A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
What does "lifeline" mean?
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noun Something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
"The food aid became a lifeline for the flooded village."
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noun A rope used to keep someone from falling or drowning, or to help them stay attached to a boat or structure.
"The sailor clipped his harness to the lifeline in rough seas."
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lifeline in a sentence
- The food aid became a lifeline for the flooded village.
- Her weekly phone call was his lifeline during isolation.
- The sailor clipped his harness to the lifeline in rough seas.
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What is "lifeline" in French?
"lifeline" in French is ligne de vie, bouée de sauvetage, cordon ombilical. lifeline means: Something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
How do you use "lifeline" in a sentence?
Example: "The food aid became a lifeline for the flooded village." In French, "lifeline" is ligne de vie, bouée de sauvetage, cordon ombilical.
Are there other ways to say "lifeline" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "lifeline": ligne de vie, bouée de sauvetage, cordon ombilical.
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