English[]
Etymology[]
From Middle English adieu also adew, adewe, adue, from Old French adieu (“‘to God’”), a shortening of a Dieu vous comant (“‘I commend you to God’”), from Latin ad (“‘to’”) + deus (“‘God’”)
Pronunciation[]
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Usage notes[]
Although this pronunciation is usually used in American English, it is not the correct pronunciation in French.
Interjection[]
Adieu
- Said to wish a fond farewell; good-bye.
Synonyms[]
- addio, adios, aloha, arrivederci, auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, bye, bye-bye, cheerio, cheers, ciao, farewell, good-by, good-bye, goodbye, good day, sayonara, shalom, so long
Translations[]
farewell
Noun[]
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- A farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell.
Translations[]
a farewell
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French[]
Etymology[]
Old French a Dieu vos comant (“‘I commend you to God’”)
Pronunciation[]
Interjection[]
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- farewell, adieu
Noun[]
Adieu m. (plural adieux)
See also[]
- à-Dieu-va, à-Dieu-vat
Occitan[]
Interjection[]
Adieu
- hello
- goodbye
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