au revoir

American

[oh ruh-vwar, oh ruh-vwahr] / oʊ rəˈvwar, ˌoʊ rəˈvwɑr /

interjection

French.

until we see each other again; goodbye for the present.

au revoir British

/ o rəvwar /

goodbye

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Etymology

Origin of au revoir

literally: to the seeing again

Example Sentences

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Or will it prove to be 'au revoir' until they meet again next year?

From BBC

The Mission: Impossible star descended into the stadium carrying the Olympic flag, as the the host city bid an emotional "au revoir" to the 2024 competition.

From BBC

It was a surprising diplomatic event on New York’s Upper East Side — one that started with an auspicious “bonsoir,” and ended with an unexpected “au revoir.”

From New York Times

So maybe it's just au revoir for now....

From BBC

It might be time to shed a little tear as a familiar French face on the streets of Cardiff is saying au revoir.

From BBC

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