salutations

les salutations
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(act of saying hello)
a. greetings
Francine et Gérard ont accueilli leurs invités avec de chaleureuses salutations.Francine and Gérard welcomed their guests with warm greetings.
2.
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(act of bidding farewell)
a. goodbyes
Carla a reçu des salutations de toute l'équipe lors de son départ.Carla received goodbyes from the whole team when she left.
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. regards
Je terminerai ma lettre par des salutations chaleureuses.I'll finish my letter with warm regards.
b.
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no direct translation
Antoine a ajouté « Veuillez agréer, Madame, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations. » à la fin de la lettre.Antoine added “Sincerely yours,” at the end of the letter.
Je vous prie de recevoir mes salutations distinguées.Yours faithfully.
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