au revoir

noun

ˌȯr-ə-ˈvwär How to pronounce au revoir (audio)
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 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 Daryl Dixon — both the character and the show — will be saying au revoir to France and hola to Spain when The Walking Dead series moves countries for season 3. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 26 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for au revoir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for au revoir
  1. farewell
  2. bon voyage
Noun
  • As Marvel reverses its decision to renew Wonder Man for Season 2 on Disney+, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is bidding farewell to the role of reluctantly super-powered actor Simon Williams.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • Taysom Hill, an omnipresent, multi-dimensional offensive weapon during his nine-year run with the New Orleans Saints, bid farewell to the city in a social media post Wednesday.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of farewell
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
Definition of bon voyage

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“Au revoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20revoir. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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