Salvage

"Salvage" in French

rescapé

(the ship, crew or cargo so rescued)

récompense

(the compensation paid to the rescuers)

récupération

(anything that has been put to good use that would otherwise have been wasted)

sauvetage

(the rescue of a ship or its cargo from a hazardous situation)

recycler

(to put to use)

récupérer

(to put to use)

réutiliser

(to make new or restore for the use of being saved)

sauver

(to rescue)

secourir

(to rescue)

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