A1 Expression Neutral

Au revoir

Goodbye

Meaning

A common farewell used when leaving or parting ways.

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Cultural Background

It is mandatory to say 'Au revoir' when leaving a shop, or the shopkeeper may think you are rude. Similar to France, but often followed by 'Bonne journée'.

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Smile

Always smile when saying it to sound more natural.

Meaning

A common farewell used when leaving or parting ways.

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Smile

Always smile when saying it to sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Choose the best goodbye for a shopkeeper.

What do you say when leaving a bakery?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Au revoir

Au revoir is the standard polite form.

Fill in the blank.

Je dois partir, ____ !

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Au revoir

Au revoir is for leaving.

🎉 Score: /2

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Choose the best goodbye for a shopkeeper. Choose A1

What do you say when leaving a bakery?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Au revoir

Au revoir is the standard polite form.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

Je dois partir, ____ !

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Au revoir

Au revoir is for leaving.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but 'Salut' is more common.

Related Phrases

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À bientôt

similar

See you soon

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Adieu

contrast

Goodbye forever

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