How to Say "Hey" in French - How To Say Guide

salut

/sa.ly/

In French, the word for hey is salut.

salut is a common informal greeting used among friends and acquaintances to say hi or hey.

Meaning: informal greeting (intj)

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While salut is used to greet someone as hey or hi, it is also used to mean bye when leaving.

The pronunciation of salut is /sa.ly/. It has 2 syllables.

In French culture, two kisses on the cheeks is a common way to greet friends and family.

The word salut shares the same root as the English word 'salvation', as both stem from the idea of being 'whole' or 'safe'.
In some French regions, the number of kisses that accompanies a salut can increase to three or four depending on the local tradition.
The word salut is a cognate of the English word 'salutation', though the English word is now strictly formal while the French one is casual.

Salut, mon ami. Comment allez-vous?
Hey, my friend. How are you?
This sentence is useful for seeing how to use salut when greeting a friend.
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Salut.
Hey.
This sentence shows a simple use of salut.
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Salut !
Hey!
This sentence shows a short, emphatic use of salut.
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Bonjour Madame Dupont
Hello, Mrs. Dupont
Salut tout le monde
Hey, everyone
Coucou, ça va?
Hey there, how are you?
Yo, qu'est-ce que tu deviens?
Hey, what are you up to?
Salut, ça va ?
Hey, how are you?
Coucou, tu viens ce soir ?
Hey there, are you coming tonight?
Yo, t'as des nouvelles ?
Hey, any news?
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