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hello in French

hello in French is salut, bonjour, coucou — hello means a common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.

hello in French

salut
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
bonjour
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
coucou
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
allô
intj
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
salut
intj
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
allô
intj
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
eh oh
intj
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
oh eh
intj
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
ohé
intj
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
ho
intj
(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.
ouah
intj
(chiefly, UK) An expression of puzzlement or discovery.

What does "hello" mean?

  1. intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
    ""Hello," she said, picking up the phone."
  2. intj Used sarcastically to point out that someone missed something obvious.
    ""Hello? I already told you that twice.""
  3. noun The act or utterance of greeting someone.
    "She gave a quick hello and hurried off."
  4. verb To greet someone by saying "hello."
    "He helloed the neighbors from across the yard."

hello in a sentence

  • "Hello," she said, picking up the phone.
  • He waved and called out a cheerful hello.
  • "Hello? I already told you that twice."
  • She gave a quick hello and hurried off.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hello" in French?

"hello" in French is salut, bonjour, coucou. hello means: A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.

How do you use "hello" in a sentence?

Example: ""Hello," she said, picking up the phone." In French, "hello" is salut, bonjour, coucou.

Are there other ways to say "hello" in French?

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "hello": salut, bonjour, coucou, allô, eh oh, oh eh.

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