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salute

/səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/

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noun

Salutation, salut

An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, now especially a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.

Examples :

"The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute."

Les soldats ont salué les dignitaires d'un salut ferme.

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noun

Baiser, salut

A kiss, offered in salutation.

Examples :

"He gave his grandmother a gentle salute on the cheek before leaving. "

Il a donné un doux baiser à sa grand-mère sur la joue avant de partir.

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noun

Salut, coup de canon en l'honneur de quelqu'un

A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.

Examples :

"The naval ship fired a twenty-one gun salute in honor of the visiting president. "

Le navire de la marine a tiré une salve de vingt et un coups de canon en l'honneur du président en visite.

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noun

Pétard, détonation

A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.

Examples :

"The firework display at the 4th of July celebration included a spectacular salute. "

Le spectacle pyrotechnique de la célébration du 4 juillet comprenait une détonation spectaculaire.

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verb

Saluer

To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).

Examples :

"They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade."

Ils ont salué le drapeau lors de son passage dans le défilé.

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verb

Saluer, honorer, remercier

To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.

Examples :

"I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible."

J'aimerais saluer les nombreux bénévoles dévoués qui rendent ce projet possible.

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verb

Saluer, faire un signe de la main

To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.

Examples :

"As she walked past the school, Sarah saluted her friend, waving a quick hello. "

En passant devant l'école, Sarah a salué son ami, lui faisant un signe de la main rapide.

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verb

Saluer, saluer quelqu'un

To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.

Examples :

"The teacher saluted the class with a cheerful "Good morning!" "

Le professeur a salué la classe avec un joyeux "Bonjour !"

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verb

Favoriser, promouvoir

To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.

Examples :

"The school's new after-school program is designed to salute the students' well-being by providing nutritious snacks and extra help with homework. "

Le nouveau programme périscolaire de l'école est conçu pour favoriser le bien-être des élèves en fournissant des collations nutritives et une aide supplémentaire aux devoirs.

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verb

embrasser

Examples :

"Before leaving for school, the children saluted their parents goodbye. "

Avant de partir pour l'école, les enfants ont embrassé leurs parents pour leur dire au revoir.

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