salut
/sa.ly/masculine
The French word for salvation is salut.
In a religious context, salut refers to the process of being saved.
Meaning: the process of being saved (religion) (noun)
Which one should you use?
While salut is used for the concept of salvation, it is also a very common informal way to say 'hi' or 'bye' in French.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word salut is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/sa.ly/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may confuse the religious term salut with the common greeting salut due to the identical spelling.
Did you know?
- In French, the word salut is also used as a noun to describe a military salute.
- While salut means salvation, the word for 'saving' money in French is épargne, which has no linguistic connection to salut.
- In certain historical French texts, le salut public refers to the 'public safety' or 'general welfare', a term famously used during the French Revolution's Committee of Public Safety.
Examples in context
- J'ai donné de vieux vêtements à moi à l'Armée du Salut.I gave some of my old clothes to the Salvation Army.This sentence is useful for seeing how to refer to the Salvation Army using salut.Tatoeba #2423695 by sacredceltic, translation #2329340 by CK
- Voilà, ô moines, ceci est mon dernier conseil pour vous, tout dans ce monde est voué au changement, travaillez avec diligence à votre propre salut.Behold, O monks, this is my last advice to you. All component things in the world are changeable. They are not lasting. Work hard to gain your own salvation.This sentence shows how to use salut when referring to one's own salvation in a spiritual context.Tatoeba #5121998 by Adelpa, translation #5121837 by Adelpa
- La grâce du salut est accordée aux fidèles.The grace of salvation is granted to the faithful.
- Tous les croyants espèrent atteindre le salut éternel.All believers hope to attain eternal salvation.
- La croyance en Dieu peut mener au salut.Belief in God can lead to salvation.
- J'ai trouvé la paix intérieure grâce à mon voyage spirituel vers le salut.I found inner peace through my spiritual journey towards salvation.
- Le salut est un thème récurrent dans les textes religieux.Salvation is a recurring theme in religious texts.
- Les disciples ont diffusé le message de salut aux quatre coins du monde.The disciples spread the message of salvation to the four corners of the world.
- Ils prient pour leur salut éternel.They pray for their eternal salvation.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a classic religious novel.
- HugoLe personnage cherche son salut dans la foi.The character seeks his salvation through faith.
- EmmaC'est une quête très spirituelle pour lui.It is a very spiritual quest for him.
- HugoCrois-tu que son salut soit possible ?Do you believe his salvation is possible?
- EmmaDans ce livre, tout est possible.In this book, everything is possible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salvation” translations and entries salut, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
