Definition

1. Interjection:

   • A French phrase used in English to express "goodbye for now" or "until we meet again." It implies a temporary parting rather than a permanent farewell.

2. Noun:

   • An act of saying goodbye; a farewell remark.

Examples of Usage

• Interjection:

  • "Au revoir!" she called, waving as the train pulled away.
  • He said a quick "au revoir" before heading into the meeting.

• Noun:

  • With a final au revoir, he closed the door.
  • Their cheerful au revoirs echoed in the hallway.

Advanced Usage

• Formal and Literary Contexts: Often used to add a touch of sophistication, formality, or European flair to a farewell, especially in writing or formal speech.
  • The ambassador bid the guests au revoir at the end of the soirée.

Variants and Related Words

• Adieu (interjection/noun): A more formal or final farewell, often implying a longer or permanent parting. (e.g., )
• Goodbye (interjection/noun): The standard English equivalent for farewell.

Synonyms

• Farewell
• Goodbye
• See you later (for the temporary sense)

Related Phrases

• Say one's au revoirs: To bid farewell.
  • It took her an hour to say her au revoirs to all her friends at the party.

Noun

1. a farewell remark
   • they said their good-byes