salut ma meilleure
The English phrase "hi bestie" is translated into French as salut ma meilleure.
salut ma meilleure is an informal greeting used to address a best friend.
Did you know?
- In some regions, salut is accompanied by la bise, the custom of kissing both cheeks, which is common even among platonic best friends.
- While salut is used as 'hi', it is also the standard way to say 'bye' in informal French settings.
- The greeting salut shares its roots with the English word 'salute', which is used to show respect in a military context.
Examples in context
- Salut mon meilleur pote, ça te dit de sortir ce soir?Hey my best buddy, do you feel like going out tonight?
Example conversation
Manon arrives at a cafe to meet Gabriel.
- ManonSalut ma meilleure !Hi bestie!
- GabrielSalut Manon ! Ça fait longtemps.Hi Manon! It's been a long time.
- ManonOui, je suis trop contente de te voir.Yes, I am so happy to see you.
- GabrielMoi aussi, entre donc !Me too, come on in!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ma, salut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
