hi

This is the 6479th most frequent French word.


hi

The French word "hi" does not exist as a standalone term with meaning; it resembles the English greeting but is not used in French.


Here, 'hi' is used as a verb to represent a casual greeting or acknowledgment, emphasizing the action towards passing vehicles.

Je hi doucement à chaque voiture qui passe.

I hi gently at each passing car.


In this context, 'hi' acts as a nominalized form, possibly indicating a sound or an expression of greeting that was perceived.

Nous avons entendu un hi étrange au loin.

We heard a strange hi in the distance.


This usage of 'hi' represents a direct usage of the greeting word 'hi', borrowing its common expression from colloquial English.

Elle s'est tournée vers moi et m'a dit hi avec enthousiasme.

She turned to me and said hi enthusiastically.