à plus
/a plys/
The English slang phrase "peace out" can be translated into French as à plus.
À plus is a short, informal expression used to say "see you later" when you are departing.
Meaning: slang: to depart (verb)
Which one should you use?
Use à plus when you expect to see the person again. This contrasts with adieu, which implies a permanent or very long-term departure.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
À plus is an informal way to say goodbye, functioning similarly to "later" or "peace out" in English.
When do people say it?
When parting ways, if you wish to specifically wish someone a good day, you can say bonne journée. For a common informal greeting that can mean both "hi" and "bye", you can use salut.
Did you know?
- While à plus is used in speech, you will often see it written as a+ in texts and online chats. The plus sign is read as the word plus.
- The word salut, often used interchangeably with à plus to say 'bye', is actually derived from the Latin word for 'salvation'.
- If you use adieu instead of à plus, you might accidentally sound like a character in a 19th-century tragic novel, as it implies you will never see the person again.
Examples in context
- Salut, à plus tard!Bye, see you later!
- Je file, à plus !I'm off, peace out!
- On se voit plus tard, à plus.See you later, peace out.
- Salut, à plus !Bye, peace out!
Example conversation
Two friends are leaving a cafe.
- GabrielBon, je dois y aller.Well, I have to go.
- ChloéD'accord, à plus, Gabriel !Okay, peace out, Gabriel!
- GabrielÀ plus, Chloé.Peace out, Chloé.
- ChloéSalut !Bye!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry à plus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
