Synonyms of congé

congé

noun

kōⁿ-ˈzhā 

variants also congee

as in farewell

an expression of good wishes at parting

with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• farewell
• bon voyage
• ave
• good-bye
• Godspeed
• adieu
• send-off
• au revoir
• leave-taking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• salute
• salutation
• welcome
• hello
• greeting(s)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of congé

But my favorite is the breakfast congee, which leaves me wanting to ask for a second serving. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Mandazis, ginger rice congee and crispy lentil kofte can be found in a new cafe, run by the nonprofit organization MAKE Projects, which opened at the end of June with a mission to empower immigrant and refugee women. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

For dim sum, Hei La Moon is home to a bi-level, hall-style emporium while Winsor Dim Sum Café presents an expansive menu and outstanding congee. — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Rhoda and Laurence are also both making versions of congee. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 June 2026

In the morning, expect a rotating selection of savory pastries; a hearty breakfast sando featuring one of the city’s fluffiest egg patties with pork, an umeboshi aioli and salmoriglio; and a morning congee. — Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026

After emerging from the cave, the first thing Mee ate was congee, a savory Asian rice porridge. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026

Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice). — Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025