salute

• Nom désignant un geste ou une action effectuée en signe de respect, d'honneur ou de salutation, par exemple un geste militaire formel ou une inclination amicale.

A noun referring to a gesture or action performed as a sign of respect, honor, or greeting, such as a formal military gesture or a friendly bow.

1. Act of honor or recognitionB1formal

   An action performed to show respect, admiration, or honor to someone or something.

   Salut (acte d'honneur)

   • The crowd gave a salute to the returning heroes.
   • The ceremony included a 21-gun salute for the president.
   • He offered a salute to her bravery.

   Synonymesaccoladehomagehonorrecognitionsalutationtribute

2. Military gesture of respectB1formal

   A formal gesture, such as raising the hand to the forehead, used in military contexts to show respect.

   Salut militaire

   • The soldier gave a crisp salute to the commanding officer.
   • A salute is required when the national anthem is played.
   • He returned the salute with a nod.

3. Friendly greetingB2informal

   An act of greeting someone with friendly words or gestures, such as bowing or tipping a hat.

   salutation

   • She gave a warm salute to her neighbor across the street.
   • He lifted his hat in a polite salute as she passed.
   • The old friends exchanged a cheerful salute.

   Synonymesaddressgreetinghailsalutationwelcome

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de manifester du respect ou de saluer quelqu'un, généralement par un geste formel ou une adresse.

A verb used to indicate the act of showing respect or greeting someone, typically by a formal gesture or by addressing them.

1. Propose a toast toB2formal

   To raise a glass and express good wishes or honor someone before drinking.

   porter un toast à

   • Let us salute the newlyweds with a glass of champagne.
   • He saluted his friend's success by proposing a toast.
   • The guests saluted the retiring CEO with a heartfelt toast.

   Synonymeshonortoast

2. Greet in a friendly wayA2informal

   To acknowledge someone with a gesture or words of welcome.

   saluer

   • She saluted her neighbor with a cheerful wave.
   • He saluted the crowd as he entered the room.
   • They saluted each other with a warm handshake.

   Synonymesacknowledgeaddressgreethailwelcome

   Antonymesignoreshunsnub

3. Express commendation ofB2formal

   To praise or show admiration for someone's achievements or qualities.

   rendre hommage

   • The committee saluted her dedication to the project.
   • We salute the bravery of the firefighters.
   • His speech saluted the hard work of the volunteers.

   Synonymesacclaimapplaudcommendcomplimentcongratulateextolhailhonorlaudpraise

   Antonymescensurecondemncriticizedenigratedisparagerebuke

4. Become noticeableC1informal

   To stand out or attract attention in a striking way.

   se faire remarquer

   • The bright colors of the painting salute the eye.
   • Her talent salutes from every performance she gives.
   • The new design salutes with its innovative features.

5. Honor with a military ceremonyB2formal

   To perform a formal military ritual to show respect, especially for the deceased.

   Rendre les honneurs militaires

   • The soldiers saluted the fallen hero at the funeral.
   • A 21-gun salute was fired to honor the veterans.
   • They saluted the dead with a moment of silence.

   Synonymescommemoratehonor

6. Recognize with a military gestureB1formal

   To assume a prescribed position, such as raising the hand to the forehead, as a sign of respect in military protocol.

   saluer militairement

   • The officer saluted the general as he passed by.
   • Recruits are taught to salute properly during training.
   • He saluted the flag during the national anthem.