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.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for au revoir
Noun
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In a farewell-for-now social-media post, the family-run restaurant recalled first-day system glitches that sent staff turning to calculators to figure out meal bills.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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The wedding was a three-day celebration that featured a welcome reception and farewell cookout.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Thanks folks for sharing your ideas, and bon voyage, buen viaje, turas maith a bheith agat!—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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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 22 May. 2026.
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