intj

adieu

uh-DYOO

Adieu (intj) means Said when parting from someone, especially for a long time or for good; goodbye. Example: “Adieu," she said, waving from the deck as the ship pulled away.”

intj

Said when parting from someone, especially for a long time or for good; goodbye.

""Adieu," she said, waving from the deck as the ship pulled away."

"He bid adieu to his old life and boarded the plane."

noun

A farewell, especially one that feels final or heartfelt.

"Their adieu at the station was longer and sadder than either had expected."

How to use adieu

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal or emotional way of saying goodbye, often implying you won't see the person again soon.

When to use it

Feels old-fashioned or literary in everyday English — most people just say "goodbye" or "bye."

Easily confused with

adios →

Common pairings

bid adieu say adieu a final adieu

Word forms

adieux plural, adieus plural

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Etymology

From Old French a dieu, short for "I commend you to God" — literally "to God." A doublet of "adios," which comes from the same idea in Spanish.

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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bye goodbye adios cheerio sayonara arrivederci goodby bye-bye good-by so long good-bye good day

Related words

hello bye goodbye cheers farewell Tara adios arrivederci

Rhymes for adieu

lieu milieu Beaulieu Richelieu

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Frequently asked questions

What does “adieu” mean?

The word “adieu” means said when parting from someone, especially for a long time or for good; goodbye. In plain terms, a formal or emotional way of saying goodbye, often implying you won't see the person again soon.

How do you pronounce “adieu”?

“Adieu” is pronounced uh-DYOO (/əˈdju/ in IPA).

How do you use “adieu” in a sentence?

Here is “adieu” used in a sentence: “"Adieu," she said, waving from the deck as the ship pulled away.”

What part of speech is “adieu”?

Depending on how it is used, “adieu” can be an intj and a noun.

Where does the word “adieu” come from?

The word “adieu” comes from Old French. From Old French a dieu, short for "I commend you to God" — literally "to God." A doublet of "adios," which comes from the same idea in Spanish.

How many meanings does “adieu” have?

“Adieu” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: said when parting from someone, especially for a long time or for good; goodbye.

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