Definitions

au revoir

[oh ruh-vwar, oh ruh-vwahr] / oʊ rəˈvwar, ˌoʊ rəˈvwɑr /

NOUN

goodbye

Synonyms

WEAK

adieu adios arrivederci bye bye-bye cheerio good day sayonara so long

Antonyms

WEAK

hello

Example Sentences

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Seattle might have said au revoir to the two French bistros started by the much loved Thierry Rautureau, but the “Chef in the Hat” hasn’t hung up his hat quite yet.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2022

“The message from the French now is clear: no government, no reform, then au revoir, merci,” said a senior political source familiar with the talks.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2020

I hope this is au revoir, not adieu.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2020

Au revoir, the whole crowd of you, au revoir!

From The New Yorker • Oct. 1, 2018

“So, au revoir, Mr. Ollivander,” said Fleur, kissing him on both cheeks.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling