salut

Definitions of salut
  1. noun
    (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
    synonyms: salutation
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    respect
    (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
    accueil, réception
    the manner in which something is greeted
    bienvenu
    a greeting or reception
    révérence, salutation, signe de tête
    an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
    carte, carte de visite
    a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
    hospitalité
    kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
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    reconnaissance
    a statement acknowledging something or someone
  2. noun
    an act of honor or courteous recognition
    synonyms: révérence, salutation
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    reconnaissance
    approval
  3. noun
    a formal military gesture of respect
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    salutation
    (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
  4. noun
    (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
    synonyms: rédemption
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    absolution, commutation, grâce, pardon, sursis
    the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
    conversion
    a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
    expiation, pénitence, repentir
    the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
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    délivrance, libération, secours
    recovery or preservation from loss or danger
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