Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adieux

noun
[ah-dyuh]
Definition
A French word used to say goodbye, often with a sense of finality or emotional weight.
Examples
  • After a long summer together, they exchanged tearful adieux at the station.
  • As the curtains fell, the actors took a moment to say their adieux to the audience.
Meaning
Adieux is a term that conveys a heartfelt farewell, typically used when parting from someone in a significant or emotional context.
Synonyms
  • farewell
  • goodbye
  • adieu