salut singe
The English phrase "hi monkey" is translated into French as salut singe.
This phrase is an informal greeting used when addressing a monkey or someone being called a monkey.
Did you know?
- The word salut shares a common ancestor with the English word 'whole', originating from a root meaning 'healthy' or 'uninjured'.
- The French term faire le singe means to act like a monkey or to make faces to make people laugh.
- The word salut shares a root with the English word 'salute', though in French it has evolved into a very informal greeting.
Example conversation
Emma is teasing Hugo while he climbs a tree.
- EmmaSalut singe !Hi monkey!
- HugoArrête de me taquiner, Emma !Stop teasing me, Emma!
- EmmaMais tu es comme un singe.But you are like a monkey.
- HugoC'est vrai, je grimpe très vite.That's true, I climb very fast.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salut, singe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
