What does ADIEU mean?

Adieu Parts of Speech:

Noun, interjection

Definitions:

• a farewell or goodbye
• an expression of good wishes at parting

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈdju/
• UK: /ædˈjuː/

Origin and Usage:

The word "adieu" comes from the Old French phrase "a dieu vous commant" meaning "I commend you to God". It was originally used as a formal way of saying goodbye or farewell. Today, it is still used in formal settings, but is also used in more casual settings as a way of expressing farewell.

Synonyms:

• farewell
• goodbye
• adios
• sayonara

Related Words:

• adman
• admen
• admix
• adobe
• adopt

Example Sentences:

• "She bid adieu to her friends and left the party."
• "As he walked out the door, he said a quick adieu to his coworkers."