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An internationally recognized distress signal in radio code, typically used to indicate a need for immediate help or assistance.

• 🇫🇷Signal de détresse international utilisé en radiotélégraphie pour demander une aide immédiate ou une assistance en cas d'urgence.

1. Distress signal B1 formal

   An internationally recognized Morse code distress signal (three dots, three dashes, three dots) used in emergencies.

   • The ship sent out an SOS after hitting the iceberg.
   • The pilot transmitted an SOS when the engine failed.
   • Rescue teams responded immediately to the SOS call.

   🇫🇷Signal de détresse

   Synonymes: distress calldistress signalmayday

2. Urgent plea for help B2 informal

   A figurative expression used to indicate a desperate need for assistance.

   • The email was an SOS for more volunteers.
   • Her message was an SOS for financial support.
   • The community sent out an SOS for food and supplies.

   🇫🇷Appel urgent à l'aide

   Synonymes: alarmdistress callmayday

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