au revoir

noun

au re·​voir ˌȯr-ə-ˈvwär How to pronounce au revoir (audio)
ˌō-rə-
plural au revoirs
Synonyms of au revoirnext
: an expression of good wishes when someone leaves : goodbye
—often used interjectionally

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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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The show then says au revoir to the Croissants. — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026 Eva Longoria can’t say au revoir to France quite yet. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026 Gabby Thomas said au revoir at the end of the Olympics in a very special way. — Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024 Aaron Paul said au revoir to life in Los Angeles. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for au revoir

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, till seeing again

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of au revoir was in 1676

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“Au revoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20revoir. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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French, literally "till seeing again"

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