Au revoir!
Bye.
Language note: 'Au revoir' is the standard way to say goodbye, a must-know phrase for French learners.
Culture note: This phrase exudes the polite and enduring French culture of formal greetings and farewells.
Context: As they part, they exchange farewells.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Au
[oh]
to
Used to indicate direction or destination.
Elle va au marché.
She goes to the market.
revoir
[ruh-VWAR]
goodbye
A phrase used when parting from someone.
Il dit toujours 'revoir' après chaque appel téléphonique.
He always says 'goodbye' after each phone call.
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