Salut
casual
A casual "hi" in Cajun French is Salut. For a warmer touch say Salut, cher to a man or Salut, chère to a woman. It is also called Allô and Bonjour.
Meaning: casual greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Salut | casual |
| Allô | informal |
| Bonjour | standard |
Salut works for both hello and goodbye among friends. Bonjour is the safer pick with older people or strangers.
How do you pronounce it?
Salut sounds like "sah-LOO".
Did you know?
- In Louisiana the word cher, written "sha" in English, is used as a friendly address for almost anyone.
Examples in context
- Salut, cher!Hi, dear!
- Salut, tout le monde.Hi, everyone.
- Allô, Marie!Hi, Marie!
Example conversation
Julien runs into his friend Dominique at a grocery store in Lafayette.
- JulienSalut, Dominique!Hi, Dominique!
- DominiqueSalut, Julien. Ça fait longtemps.Hi, Julien. It has been a long time.
- JulienOui, trop longtemps.Yes, too long.
