AU REVOIR Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

au revoir

noun

ˌȯr-ə-ˈvwär

as in farewell

an expression of good wishes at parting the noise of the street was so loud that the quieter au revoirs of her friends went unheard

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Recent Examples of au revoir Au revoir to Laurent, au revoir to Fallou, au revoir to the burners, and au revoir to the two militaristic factions that tried and failed to take control of France over these past two seasons. —

Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024 The final moments found Emily (Lily Cooper) saying au revoir to Paris and planning to live in Rome temporarily to be the leader on the ground for her company’s newest client — Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), who just so happens to be Emily’s latest suitor. —

Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024 Gabby Thomas said au revoir at the end of the Olympics in a very special way. —

Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024 The final day, of course, was meant to be a coronation, a victory lap and an au revoir. —

Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for au revoir

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Noun

There was precedent for that, with David Letterman’s farewell to the show in 2015 going 17 minutes overtime.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2026
If there is any question as to whether Colbert was just another left-wing political news outlet, just look at the farewell messages from The Democrats and many liberal politicians following his last night, which aired Thursday night.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026