au revoir
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of au revoir
literally: to the seeing again
Example Sentences
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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 ● Aug. 11, 2024
It’s understandable why folks around here would want to see him say au revoir to this force of nature.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
“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
Au revoir, the whole crowd of you, au revoir!
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 1, 2018
“So, au revoir, Mr. Ollivander,” said Fleur, kissing him on both cheeks.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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