Salut beau gosse
The English phrase "hi handsome" is translated into French as Salut beau gosse.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Salut beau gosse is an informal phrase and is typically used in casual, flirtatious or friendly contexts.
Did you know?
- While beau gosse is a common way to call someone 'handsome', the word gosse actually means 'kid' or 'child' in standard French. Using it to mean 'guy' is a specific type of slang.
- In many French-speaking regions outside of France, such as Quebec, calling someone a gosse would be an insult or refer to a child rather than a 'handsome guy'.
- The word salut shares its roots with the Latin 'salus', which refers to 'health' or 'safety'. It literally implies wishing someone 'health' or 'wholeness'.
Examples in context
- Salut, beau gosseHi handsome
- Elle lui a dit : Salut beau gosse.She said to him: Hi handsome.
Example conversation
Chloé sees Hugo at a party.
- ChloéSalut beau gosse !Hi handsome!
- HugoSalut Chloé, merci !Hi Chloé, thank you!
- ChloéTu es très élégant ce soir.You look very elegant tonight.
- HugoC'est gentil de ta part.That is kind of you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beau, gosse, salut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
