Au revoir, mon ami
The English phrase "goodbye friend" is translated into French as Au revoir, mon ami.
Au revoir, mon ami is a friendly way to say goodbye to a male friend. For example, you might use Salut to say both hi and bye among friends or À plus tard to say "See you later". If you want to say "Take care of yourself", you can use Prends soin de toi.
Which one should you use?
In contrast, Salut is a much more casual way to say both hello and goodbye among friends. Additionally, if you do not expect to see the person again in the near future, you might use Adieu to say "Farewell".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on who you are addressing. To address a female friend, change the masculine mon ami to the feminine mon amie. To address a group of friends, use the plural mes amis instead of the singular mon ami.
Did you know?
- The word Adieu literally means 'to God' (à Dieu), reflecting a time when saying goodbye often meant you would only meet again in the afterlife.
- Even though amie is feminine, you still use the masculine possessive adjective mon instead of ma because amie begins with a vowel.
- In France, Au revoir is so standard that using it with a very close friend can sometimes feel unexpectedly formal or distant.
Examples in context
- À bientôt, au revoir, mon ami.See you soon, goodbye, my friend.
- C'est fini pour aujourd'hui, au revoir, mon ami.It is over for today, goodbye, my friend.
Example conversation
Lucas is leaving Manon's house after a visit.
- LucasMerci pour le café, Manon.Thanks for the coffee, Manon.
- ManonDe rien, Lucas. À bientôt !You're welcome, Lucas. See you soon!
- LucasAu revoir, mon ami.Goodbye, my friend.
- ManonBonne soirée !Have a good evening!
