French vs. Salute — What's the Difference?
Difference Between French and Salute
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French
To cut (green beans, for example) into thin strips before cooking.
Salute
A salute is a gesture or other action used to display respect. When saluting a person, as distinct from a flag or a national anthem or other symbolic melody, the gaze must be towards that person, also when returning a salute.
French
To trim fat or bone from (a chop, for example).
Salute
To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.
French
(Slang) To give a French kiss to.
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Salute
To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.
French
Vulgar Slang To perform oral sex on.
Salute
To honor formally and ceremoniously
Saluted the fallen soldiers in his remarks.
French
Of, relating to, or characteristic of France or its people or culture.
Salute
To express warm approval of; commend
Salute an agency for its charity work.
French
Of or relating to the French language.
Salute
To become noticeable to
A stench saluted our nostrils.
French
The Romance language of France, parts of Switzerland and Belgium, and other countries formerly under French influence or control.
Salute
To make a gesture of greeting or respect.
French
(used with a pl. verb) The people of France.
Salute
An act of greeting; a salutation.
French
(Informal) Coarse or vulgar language
Pardon my French.
Salute
An act or gesture of welcome, honor, or courteous recognition
A musical salute to the composer's 90th birthday.
French
(transitive) To prepare food by cutting it into strips.
Salute
The position of the hand or rifle or the bodily posture of a person saluting a military superior.
French
(transitive) To kiss (another person) while inserting one’s tongue into the other person's mouth.
Salute
A formal military display of honor or greeting, such as the firing of cannon.
French
(intransitive) To kiss in this manner.
Salute
An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, now especially a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.
French
(cuisine) To French trim; to stylishly expose bone by removing the fat and meat covering it (as done to a rack of lamb or bone-in rib-eye steak).
Salute
A kiss, offered in salutation.
French
Of or pertaining to France or its inhabitants.
Salute
A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
French
The language spoken in France.
Salute
A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
French
Collectively, the people of France.
Salute
(ambitransitive) To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.
French
The Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
Salute
To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
French
The people of France
Salute
To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd.
French
United States sculptor who created the seated marble figure of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (1850-1931)
Salute
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
French
Of or pertaining to France or the people of France;
French cooking
A gallic shrug
Salute
To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
Salute
(archaic) To kiss.
Salute
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
I salute you with this kingly title.
Salute
Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
You have the prettiest tip of a finger . . . I must take the freedom to salute it.
Salute
To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc.
Salute
To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
Salute
The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting.
Salute
A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
Salute
A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colors or the topsails, etc.
Salute
An act of honor or courteous recognition;
A musical salute to the composer on his birthday
Salute
A formal military gesture of respect
Salute
An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
Salute
Propose a toast to;
Let us toast the birthday girl!
Let's drink to the New Year
Salute
Greet in a friendly way;
I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me
Salute
Express commendation of;
I salute your courage!
Salute
Become noticeable;
A terrible stench saluted our nostrils
Salute
Honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
Salute
Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation; assume a prescribed position;
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
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