au revoir
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of au revoir
literally: to the seeing again
Example Sentences
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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 • Jun. 24, 2022
The beloved “Chef in the Hat,” Thierry Rautureau, an influential figure in the local French cuisine scene, said au revoir to both Loulay Kitchen & Bar downtown and his bistro Luc in Madison Valley.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2021
“The message from the French now is clear: no government, no reform, then au revoir, merci,” said a senior political source familiar with the talks.
From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2020
I hope this is au revoir, not adieu.
From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2020
“Well, au revoir, one and all. By the way, Mary, my dear, were you going to take that herring with you?”
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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