Adieu — meaning in English

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.

Senses

Adieu is used for these senses in English:

• adieu A farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell.
• farewell A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.
• farewell A departure; the act of leaving.
• goodbye Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

adieu — full definition

1. intj Said when parting from someone, especially for a long time or for good; goodbye.
2. noun A farewell, especially one that feels final or heartfelt.

farewell — full definition

1. intj Goodbye — said when parting, especially for a long time or for good.
2. noun An act of saying goodbye, or an occasion marking someone's departure.

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