How to say “goodbye” in French

6 ways to say goodbye in French

1. Au revoir

   oh ruh-VWAHR

   Slow

   Means: Goodbye

   Use it: Polite, works with anyone.

2. Salut

   sah-LOO

   Slow

   Means: Bye

   Use it: Friends (it means hi as well).

3. À bientôt

   ah bee-an-TOH

   Slow

   Means: See you soon

   Use it: When you'll meet again soon.

4. À plus

   ah PLOOS

   Slow

   Means: Later

   Use it: Very casual; often written “A+”.

5. Bonne journée

   bun zhoor-NAY

   Slow

   Means: Have a good day

   Use it: Leaving a shop or ending a call in the daytime.

6. Adieu

   ah-DYUH

   Slow

   Means: Farewell

   Use it: Final goodbyes only; rare in daily life.