salutation

• Nom désignant un geste, un mot ou une phrase utilisé pour accueillir quelqu'un ou exprimer la bonne volonté, souvent placé au début d'une lettre ou lors d'une rencontre.

A noun referring to a gesture, word, or phrase used as a greeting or an expression of goodwill, often used at the beginning of a letter or upon meeting someone.

1. Act of greetingB2formal

   A gesture or utterance made as a sign of welcome or respect when meeting someone.

   Action de saluer

   • He raised his hat in salutation as she passed.
   • The ambassador exchanged formal salutations with the foreign minister.
   • A bow is a traditional salutation in many cultures.

   Synonymesaddressgreetinghailhelloreceptionsalutewelcome

   Antonymesfarewellgoodbye

2. Expression of goodwillB2formal

   An acknowledgment or expression of good wishes, especially upon meeting or parting.

   Salutation (expression de bons vœux)

   • Please give my salutations to your family.
   • The letter concluded with warm salutations.
   • They exchanged salutations before beginning the negotiations.

   Synonymesaddressgreetinghailhellosalaamsalutewelcome

3. Letter openingB1formal

   A word or phrase used at the beginning of a letter or email to address the recipient.

   Formule d'appel

   • 'Dear Sir' is a common salutation in formal letters.
   • She began her email with the salutation 'Hello everyone'.
   • The correct salutation for a business letter is important for professionalism.

   Synonymesaddressgreeting