saluer

/salɥe/
1.
verbInf1st

to greet (someone)

to acknowledge someone (with a word, gesture or sign)

Je suis passé devant lui sans le saluer.

I walked past him without greeting him.

Synonyms:dire bonjour, faire signe, saluer de la main
2.
verbInf1st

to praise or acknowledge (an action, decision, achievement)

to welcome (an idea, decision)

La presse a salué sa décision.

The press praised/welcomed his decision.

Synonyms:applaudir, féliciter, reconnaître