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French vs. Salute — What's the Difference?

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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