Salvat (en. Salvation)
/salvat/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Expression of greeting.
He used the word 'salvat' to greet his friends.
Il a utilisé le mot 'salvat' pour saluer ses amis.
Formula of prayer or respect.
Before leaving, she murmured a 'salvat' to protect her journey.
Avant de partir, elle a murmuré un 'salvat' pour protéger son voyage.
Etymology
Of Latin origin, derived from 'salvare' which means to save or to greet.
Common Phrases and Expressions
salvat to everyone
greeting addressed to everyone.
salvat à tous
a warm salvat
a friendly and welcoming greeting.
un salvat chaleureux
Related Words
rescue
Action of saving or protecting someone.
sauvetage
hello
Greeting or phrase to show respect.
salut
Slang Meanings
A small word among friends.
When he arrives, he throws a 'salvat' to everyone.
Quand il arrive, il lance un 'salvat' à tous.
A casual term for saying hello.
Instead of saying hello, he says 'salvat' with a wink.
Au lieu de dire bonjour, il dit 'salvat' avec un clin d'œil.