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    Saluaient (en. Greeted)

    /salɥe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of greeting, giving a greeting.
    They greeted their friends upon seeing them.
    Ils saluaient leurs amis en les voyant.
    A way to show respect or friendship through a gesture or a word.
    People greeted the president upon his arrival.
    Les gens saluaient le président lors de son arrivée.
    To express a greeting to someone.
    Before leaving, they always greeted the family.
    Avant de partir, ils saluaient toujours la famille.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'salutare', which means 'to greet'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to greet someone
    To make a gesture or an expression to say hello.
    saluer quelqu'un
    not to greet
    Not to acknowledge someone with a greeting.
    ne pas saluer

    Related Words

    greeting
    The action of greeting, a word or gesture used to welcome.
    salutation
    reception
    A place where guests are received, often related to a greeting.
    salon

    Slang Meanings

    Greet with enthusiasm
    They greeted everyone with a lot of energy.
    Ils saluaient tout le monde avec beaucoup d'énergie.
    Greet casually
    Passing by, they greeted with a simple wave.
    En passant, ils saluaient d'un simple signe de la main.