au revoir
noun
au re·voir
ˌȯr-ə-ˈvwär 
ˌō-rə-
plural au revoirs
: an expression of good wishes when someone leaves : goodbye
—often used interjectionally
Examples of au revoir in a Sentence
the noise of the street was so loud that the quieter au revoirs of her friends went unheard
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Compiled by longtime fan Meghan Friedlander with an introduction by Audrey’s son Luca Dotti, this book provides a comprehensive text documenting Hepburn’s first trip to the French capital in 1951 for couture fittings for Monte Carlo Baby, to her final au revoir in 1992.
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Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The final day, of course, was meant to be a coronation, a victory lap and an au revoir.
—Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Au revoir to Laurent, au revoir to Fallou, au revoir to the burners, and au revoir to the two militaristic factions that tried and failed to take control of France over these past two seasons.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
The final moments found Emily (Lily Cooper) saying au revoir to Paris and planning to live in Rome temporarily to be the leader on the ground for her company’s newest client — Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), who just so happens to be Emily’s latest suitor.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
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Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The final day, of course, was meant to be a coronation, a victory lap and an au revoir.
—Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Au revoir to Laurent, au revoir to Fallou, au revoir to the burners, and au revoir to the two militaristic factions that tried and failed to take control of France over these past two seasons.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
The final moments found Emily (Lily Cooper) saying au revoir to Paris and planning to live in Rome temporarily to be the leader on the ground for her company’s newest client — Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), who just so happens to be Emily’s latest suitor.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Au revoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20revoir. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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au revoir
noun
au re·voir
ˌōr-əv-ˈwär
ˌȯr-
ˌȯr-
: good-bye
Etymology
French, literally "till seeing again"
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