Saluer (en. Greet)

/sa.ly.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To welcome someone with a gesture or a word of greeting.
He greeted his friends at the entrance of the café.
Il a salué ses amis à l'entrée du café.
To show a sign of acknowledgment or respect.
She greeted the president with a handshake.
Elle a salué le président avec une poignée de main.
To refer to someone with consideration.
The teacher acknowledged the efforts of his students.
Le professeur a salué les efforts de ses élèves.

Etymology

From the Latin 'salutare' which means 'to greet' or 'to wish well'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to greet someone
To make a greeting or acknowledge someone's presence.
saluer quelqu'un
to salute an event
To mark an event with recognition or celebration.
saluer un événement
to welcome the arrival of
To welcome or acknowledge the arrival of someone or something.
saluer l'arrivée de

Related Words

greeting
Action of greeting, a form of salutation.
salutation
hi
Abbreviated form of greeting, often used among friends.
salut
respect
Consideration and acknowledgment toward someone.
respect

Slang Meanings

To wave
He waved at her while passing by.
Il lui a fait un coucou en passant.
To be thrilled
I love the fact that he greeted me.
Je kiffe le fait qu'il m'ait salué.