à bientôt
/a bjɑ̃tu/phrase★Intermediate💡 see you soon
“Je te verrai à la soirée, à bientôt !”
I'll see you at the party, see you soon!
informal
A casual way to bid farewell, expecting to meet again soon
À bientôt, j'ai une réunion importante
See you soon, I have an important meeting
💡
Used in informal settings among friends or acquaintances
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Always use in informal contexts; for formal situations, use 'à plus tard' or 'au revoir'
📖Word Origin
From Old French, literally 'to soon'
📝Usage Notes
Informal, used among friends or in casual settings
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais