How to Say “Hello Bro” in French

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salut frérot
The English phrase "hello bro" is translated into French as salut frérot.
salut frérot is an informal greeting used between male friends or brothers. While the term frérot literally refers to a little or dear brother, it is used colloquially to mean "bro" or "dude" among male friends, much like in English. This phrase is common in urban slang and among younger generations in France.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase consists of salut, meaning hi and frérot, which is a diminutive of frère (brother), literally meaning "little brother" or "dear brother".

Which one should you use?

salut frérot is a colloquial way to address a friend as "bro". For a slightly more standard but still affectionate alternative, you can use salut mon frère (hello my brother). Other informal variations include salut mec for "hello bro/dude" and the slang term coucou frérot for "hi/hello bro".

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

salut frérot is highly informal and should only be used with close friends or peers. In contrast, if you need to greet a woman formally, you should use Bonjour Madame.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In southern France, speakers may use salut poto to greet a friend, where poto is a slang word for buddy or mate. In Quebec, the colloquial phrase salut mon chum is used to say hello to a friend, using chum to mean buddy or pal.

Did you know?

  • The term poto is a shortened version of poteau, which means 'post' or 'pole' in French.
  • Although salut is often used to say 'hi', it can also be used to say 'bye' in informal settings, making it a two-way greeting.
  • The word salut comes from the Latin salūtem, which originally meant 'health' or 'wholeness'.

Examples in context

  • Salut mec, ça va?
    Hey bro, how's it going?
  • Coucou frérot, prêt pour une soirée cool?
    Hey bro, ready for a cool evening?
  • Salut frérot, ça va ?
    Hello bro, how are you?
  • Salut frérot, tu viens avec nous ?
    Hello bro, are you coming with us?
  • Il m'a dit : « Salut frérot ! »
    He said to me: "Hello bro!"

Example conversation

Gabriel arrives at a cafe to meet his friend.

  1. Gabriel

    Salut frérot ! Tu es déjà là.
    Hello bro! You're already here.
  2. Chloé

    Oui, je viens d'arriver, Gabriel.
    Yes, I just arrived, Gabriel.
  3. Gabriel

    On commande quelque chose à boire ?
    Shall we order something to drink?
  4. Chloé

    Bonne idée, je meurs de soif.
    Good idea, I'm dying of thirst.

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