Au revoir l'été
The English phrase "goodbye summer" is translated into French as Au revoir l'été.
This phrase is used to acknowledge the end of the summer season.
Which one should you use?
While Au revoir l'été is a standard way to part from the season, Adieu l'été is a stronger and more permanent expression, implying that you will not see the summer again for a long time. Additionally, you may use On se revoit à la rentrée to say "See you after the summer break."
Did you know?
- The French use the term la rentrée to mark the end of summer, referring to the nationwide return to school and work in September. This cultural transition is so significant that it is treated as a major annual event in news and politics.
- If you say Adieu l'été, you are using a word that historically meant 'to God', making the departure of the season feel like a final, sacred, or even tragic event.
- While Au revoir l'été is common, a French person might describe the feeling of summer's end as le blues de la rentrée. This blends the English word 'blues' with the French term for the September return.
Examples in context
- Au revoir l'été. Je tiens à remercier tous mes collègues pour cette saison estivale productive. Que l'automne nous réserve encore plus de succès.Goodbye summer. I would like to thank all my colleagues for this productive summer season. May autumn bring us even more success.
- Au revoir l'été, on se voit l'année prochaine.Goodbye summer, see you next year.
- Au revoir l'été, les cours commencent bientôt.Goodbye summer, classes are starting soon.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are packing up their beach gear at the end of August.
- EmmaAu revoir l'été, c'était fantastique.Goodbye summer, it was fantastic.
- NathanOui, mais je suis prêt pour l'automne.Yes, but I am ready for autumn.
- EmmaMoi aussi, Nathan, finissons de ranger.Me too, Nathan, let's finish packing.
- NathanD'accord, on y va.Okay, let's go.
