Au revoir
standard
The common Cajun farewell is Au revoir. À la prochaine means "until next time" and À bientôt means "see you soon".
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Au revoir | standard |
| À la prochaine | see you next time |
| À bientôt | see you soon |
All three are understood by French speakers everywhere. Cajun speakers often add cher or chère, pronounced "sha", as a friendly ending.
Which one should you use?
Cajun French keeps the same farewells as other French varieties. What marks it is the friendly tone and endearments.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cajun French is spoken in southern Louisiana. Many speakers also mix in English words, so you may hear bye as well.
Did you know?
- The endearment cher, said "sha" in Louisiana, is used for men, women and children alike.
Examples in context
- Au revoir, cher!Goodbye, dear!
- À la prochaine, ma chère.Until next time, my dear.
- À bientôt, mes amis.See you soon, my friends.
Example conversation
Marie says goodbye to her neighbor Étienne after a Sunday visit in Breaux Bridge.
- MarieIl se fait tard, je vais partir.It is getting late, I am going to leave.
- ÉtienneDéjà? Reviens bientôt.Already? Come back soon.
- MarieÀ la prochaine, cher. Au revoir!Until next time, dear. Goodbye!
