Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adieu
interjection
/əˈdjuː/
Definition
A farewell; a term used to express goodbye.
Examples
- He waved at her and said, ‘Adieu, my friend!’
- As the train pulled away, she called out ‘Adieu!’ to her family.
- ‘We must say adieu until next time,’ he smiled.
Meaning
Adieu is a French word that has been adopted into English. It is used in formal or literary contexts to say goodbye, especially when someone is leaving for a long period or forever.
Synonyms
- farewell
- goodbye
- cheerio
