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English[edit | edit source]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Usage notes[edit | edit source]
Although this pronunciation is usually used in American English, it is not the correct pronunciation in French.
Interjection[edit | edit source]
Adieu
- Said to wish a fond farewell; good-bye.
Synonyms[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
farewell
Noun[edit | edit source]
Singular |
Plural |
Adieu ({{{1}}})
Translations[edit | edit source]
a farewell
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French[edit | edit source]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Old French a Dieu vos comant (“‘I commend you to God’”)
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Interjection[edit | edit source]
- farewell, adieu
Noun[edit | edit source]
Adieu m. (plural adieux)
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Occitan[edit | edit source]
Interjection[edit | edit source]
Adieu
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