salut mon amie
salut mon amie is the French way to say hello to a female friend.
This phrase is an informal greeting used when speaking to a female friend. While Bonjour is a common and versatile greeting in French, salut is an informal greeting used for both hello and goodbye.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of salut (hi/bye), mon (my) and amie (female friend).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word salut is an informal greeting and should not be used in formal settings or with strangers.
Did you know?
- Even though amie refers to a female friend, you must use the masculine possessive adjective mon instead of the feminine ma to avoid a clash of vowel sounds.
- When using salut with a friend, it is common to accompany the word with la bise, the custom of kissing both cheeks.
- The greeting salut shares an ancient root with the word 'whole', meaning it carries an underlying historical wish for the person to be 'whole' or healthy.
Example conversation
Gabriel meets Manon at a cafe.
- ManonSalut mon amie ! Ça fait longtemps.Hello my friend! It has been a long time.
- GabrielSalut Gabriel ! Oui, beaucoup trop longtemps.Hello Gabriel! Yes, way too long.
- ManonTu veux prendre un café avec moi ?Do you want to have a coffee with me?
- GabrielAvec plaisir, allons-y !With pleasure, let's go!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amie, mon, salut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
