Sample Ways to Say Goodbye in French
French Phrase
English Translation
Context
Au revoir.
Until we meet again.
Most common way to say goodbye. May be used in both formal and informal situations.
Adieu.
Godspeed.
May be used in formal and informal situations.
Salut.
All the best.
Used among friends or peers in informal situations. May also be used to greet friends and peers.
À bientôt.
See you soon.
Used when one can reasonably expect to meet again in a short time.
À la prochaine.
Until next time.
Also used when one expects to meet again soon.
À tout de suite.
See you soon.
Used as a temporary goodbye.
À tout à l'heure.
See you in a little while.
Also used as a temporary goodbye.
« À plus tard » or « À plus »
See you later.
Informal, used when friends or peers expect to meet again soon.
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