Definition of au revoirnext
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting the noise of the street was so loud that the quieter au revoirs of her friends went unheard

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Recent Examples of au revoir 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 Gabby Thomas said au revoir at the end of the Olympics in a very special way. — Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 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 Nadal is still alive in the Olympic doubles tournament with Carlos Alcaraz, so any au revoir wasn’t in full Monday. — Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 29 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for au revoir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for au revoir
Noun
  • One year ago today, the auto industry bid farewell to a hefty federal tax credit that helped bring down the cost of electric vehicles.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Stop in today to bid farewell and grab one last fresh burger, hand cut fries and premium ice cream sundae.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Carnival’s brief bon voyages on the other side of the nation include Paradise Collection destinations, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
  • Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage!
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026

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“Au revoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20revoir. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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