Synonyms

adieu

American

[uh-doo, uh-dyoo, a-dyœ] / əˈdu, əˈdyu, aˈdyœ /

interjection

goodbye; farewell.

noun

plural

adieus, adieux

the act of leaving or departing; farewell.

adieu British

/ əˈdjuː, adjø /

goodbye; farewell

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Etymology

Origin of adieu

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, from Middle French, equivalent to a (from Latin ad “to”) + dieu (from Latin deus “god”)

Example Sentences

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Bardot had left instructions that her funeral be conducted without fanfare or ostentation - but the people of Saint-Tropez wanted to pay her a proper adieu on Wednesday.

From BBC

Maybe this is her chance to bid adieu to the beautiful life she had on Earth with Larry and see what the future holds with Luke.

From Salon

“South Park” is bidding adieu to its short-lived but buzzy Season 27.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Criminal Minds” alum on Thursday took to Instagram to clarify reports about his personal life and bid adieu to those slinging mud into his orbit.

From Los Angeles Times

Anna Delvey didn't mince words as she bid adieu to "Dancing With the Stars," after being eliminated from the show on Tuesday.

From Salon

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