salut, comment s'est passée ta journée
The English phrase "hi, how was your day" is translated into French as salut, comment s'est passée ta journée.
This phrase is an informal greeting used to ask someone about the events of their day.
What does it mean word for word?
The part comment s'est passée ta journée literally translates to "how passed itself your day".
When do people say it?
A common way to respond to this question is Ça s'est bien passé, merci (It went well, thanks).
Did you know?
- The word salut shares a root with the English word 'salute', which comes from the Latin word for 'health' or 'safety'.
- The greeting salut is so informal that using it with a boss or a stranger might be perceived as an accidental insult or an overstep of social boundaries.
- While salut is used as 'hi', it is also used as a very informal way to say 'bye'.
Examples in context
- Salut, comment s'est passée ta journée au travail ?Hi, how was your day at work?
- Salut, comment s'est passée ta journée avec tes amis ?Hi, how was your day with your friends?
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas meet at home after work.
- ManonSalut, comment s'est passée ta journée ?Hi, how was your day?
- LucasC'était super, et la tienne ?It was great, and yours?
- ManonPas mal, mais je suis fatiguée.Not bad, but I am tired.
- LucasRepose-toi un peu alors.Get some rest then.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comment, journée, salut, ta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
