Saluant (en. Greeting)

[sa.lɥɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Having the ability to greet.
He is saluting towards everyone he meets.
Il est saluant envers tous ceux qu'il croise.
Expressing a greeting.
His gesture was very saluting and friendly.
Son geste était très saluant et amical.
Manifesting a certain courtesy.
She made a saluting gesture towards the guests.
Elle a fait un geste saluant en direction des invités.

Etymology

From the verb salute, of Latin origin 'salutare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to greet someone
To show friendship or respect by making a gesture or saying hello.
saluer quelqu'un
a saluting gesture
A gesture that signifies a greeting.
un geste saluant

Related Words

greeting
Action of greeting, expression of welcome.
salutation
to greet
To make a greeting.
saluer

Slang Meanings

A friendly and informal greeting.
He gave a saluting gesture when entering the room.
Il a fait un saluant en entrant dans la pièce.
A casual way to say hello.
A quick greeting before sitting down.
Un saluant rapide avant de s'asseoir.