adieu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- adieu intj Said when parting from someone, especially for a long time or for good; goodbye.
- farewell intj Goodbye — said when parting, especially for a long time or for good.
- goodbye intj A word used to say farewell when someone is leaving.
- parting noun The act of leaving or separating from someone, or the moment it happens.
- valediction noun A speech made when leaving or parting company.
Senses
adieu is used for these senses in English:
- adieu A farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell.
- goodbye Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
- goodbye An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.
- parting A farewell, the act of departing politely.
- valediction A word or phrase said upon leaving, such as "farewell" or "adieu".
adieu — full definition
- intj Said when parting from someone, especially for a long time or for good; goodbye.
- noun A farewell, especially one that feels final or heartfelt.
farewell — full definition
- intj Goodbye — said when parting, especially for a long time or for good.
- noun An act of saying goodbye, or an occasion marking someone's departure.