greet

US /ɡriːt/
UK /ɡriːt/
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1.

saluer, accueillir

give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to (someone) on meeting or arriving.

:
She was there to greet us at the door.
Elle était là pour nous accueillir à la porte.
He would greet everyone with a smile.
Il saluait tout le monde avec un sourire.
2.

accueillir, saisir

(of a sight, sound, or smell) become apparent to (someone) on arrival.

:
A strong smell of coffee greeted him as he entered the kitchen.
Une forte odeur de café le saisit en entrant dans la cuisine.
Silence greeted his question.
Le silence accueillit sa question.