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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The Mission: Impossible star descended into the stadium carrying the Olympic flag, as the the host city bid an emotional "au revoir" to the 2024 competition.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024

It’s understandable why folks around here would want to see him say au revoir to this force of nature.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 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

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

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