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Translation : Goodbye
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IPA : / o ʁəvwaʁ /
"Au revoir" is the most common way to say "Goodbye" in French. "Salut" is also very common but more informal.
Use it exactly like "Goodbye" in English. It's fine in most situations. So if you just want to learn the basics for now, no need for more. But if you want to sound like a native, here is a guide about how to say goodbye in French:
Every time you are leaving someone, you have to think of when will be the next time you will see this person again. The answer to this question will impact what you have to say.
If the next time you will see the person is undefined, you can use:
And here are the ones you can use if you know when you will see the person again:
*The given time frames are guidelines, but being too far from it might cause some misunderstandings.
"Salut" is handy because it means "Bye" but it can also mean "Hi" depending on the context. So if you have a doubt, it can be useful! (But remember: it's informal.)
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