se saluer
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
pronominal verb
a. to greet each other
Chaque matin, Simone et Maryse se saluent en souriant.Every morning, Simone and Maryse greet each other with a smile.
b. to greet one another
Les deux chefs d’État se saluèrent d’une poignée de main.The two heads of state greeted one another with a handshake.
a. to say goodbye to each other
Louis et Jacob se sont longuement salués avant de rentrer chacun chez eux.Louis and Jacob said goodbye to each other at length before returning to their homes.
b. to say goodbye to one another
En quittant le travail, nous nous sommes salués et avons pris des chemins différents.When we left work, we said goodbye to one another and went our separate ways.
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