au revoir

au re·voir

noun
\ˌōr-ə-ˈvwär, ˌȯr-, F ōr(-ə)-vwȧr\

Definition of AU REVOIR

: good-bye —often used interjectionally

Examples of AU REVOIR

1. <the noise of the street was so loud that the quieter au revoirs of her friends went unheard>

Origin of AU REVOIR

French, literally, till seeing again

First Known Use: 1676

Related to AU REVOIR

Synonyms: adieu, good–bye, ave, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed

Antonyms: hello

Related Words: leave-taking, send-off

Near Antonyms: greeting(s), salutation, salute; welcome

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Rhymes with AU REVOIR

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