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Adieu
/aˈdiː/
goodbye
Er sagte Adieu und verließ den Raum.
He said goodbye and left the room.
formalliterary
A formal or poetic way to say goodbye, often implying a final or emotional farewell.
Mit einem letzten Adieu verließ sie das Land.
With a final adieu, she left the country.
More formal and poetic than 'Auf Wiedersehen' or 'Tschüss'.
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Adieu' for a more formal or poetic farewell, while 'Tschüss' is casual.
Word Origin
From French 'adieu', meaning 'to God' (à Dieu), originally a religious farewell.
Usage Notes
Used in formal or literary contexts, often in writing or poetry. Less common in everyday speech.
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