Significado
Give a polite word of recognition or welcome.
Contexto cultural
The 'Bonjour' is not just a word; it's a social password. If you don't saluer a waiter or a clerk, you might find the service becomes very slow or cold. Greetings in Quebec are often more informal than in France. 'Bonjour' is used, but 'Allô' is also very common as a greeting when meeting someone, not just on the phone. In French-speaking North Africa, saluer someone often involves placing the right hand over the heart after a handshake as a sign of sincerity. In French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande), 'la bise' often consists of three kisses instead of the two common in Paris.
The Bonjour Rule
Always say 'Bonjour' before asking for anything in a French shop. It's the most important rule of French etiquette.
No 'à'!
Don't say 'saluer à'. It's a direct object: 'Je salue Marie'.
Significado
Give a polite word of recognition or welcome.
The Bonjour Rule
Always say 'Bonjour' before asking for anything in a French shop. It's the most important rule of French etiquette.
No 'à'!
Don't say 'saluer à'. It's a direct object: 'Je salue Marie'.
Eye Contact
When you salue someone with a handshake or bise, look them in the eyes. It shows respect.
Waving
You can use 'saluer de la main' to describe waving at someone from a distance.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'saluer' in the present tense.
Chaque matin, je ___ mes voisins dans l'escalier.
For 'je', the ending for -er verbs is -e.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I greet my boss'.
'Saluer' is a direct transitive verb; it does not take a preposition.
What is the most appropriate action in this situation?
Tu entres dans une petite boulangerie en France. Que fais-tu ?
In France, it is culturally required to greet the shopkeeper first.
Match the greeting action with the context.
Match the following:
Different contexts require different physical ways to saluer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Ways to Saluer
Verbal
- • Bonjour
- • Salut
- • Bonsoir
- • Coucou
Physical
- • La bise
- • Poignée de main
- • Signe de tête
- • Signe de la main
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosChaque matin, je ___ mes voisins dans l'escalier.
For 'je', the ending for -er verbs is -e.
Choose the correct way to say 'I greet my boss'.
'Saluer' is a direct transitive verb; it does not take a preposition.
Tu entres dans une petite boulangerie en France. Que fais-tu ?
In France, it is culturally required to greet the shopkeeper first.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Different contexts require different physical ways to saluer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, in formal contexts, 'saluer' can mean to take leave, but 'dire au revoir' is much more common for daily use.
Yes, 'salut' is the informal noun/interjection derived from the same root.
It depends on the region! Usually 2 in Paris, but it can be 3 or 4 in other parts of France.
Technically yes, but we usually say 'caresser' (to pet) or 'dire bonjour au chien'.
It is a formal way to say 'I greet you' or 'Sincerely yours' depending on the closing phrase.
The verb itself is neutral, but the action can be formal or informal depending on the gesture.
It's a figurative use meaning to praise or welcome a new idea or project.
Yes, between family members or close friends, though handshakes are more common between men in professional settings.
Yes, in the closing: 'Je vous salue cordialement'.
'Saluer' is just the greeting; 'accueillir' is the whole process of receiving someone into your home or office.
Frases relacionadas
Dire bonjour
similarTo say hello
Accueillir
builds onTo welcome
Prendre congé
contrastTo take one's leave
Féliciter
similarTo congratulate
Ignorer
contrastTo ignore
