Significado
A farewell used when you expect to see someone very soon.
Contexto cultural
In France, the 'bise' (kiss on the cheek) often accompanies this phrase among friends. In Quebec, you might hear 'À tantôt', which is a regionalism for 'À tout à l'heure'. In a formal office, you might add 'Monsieur' or 'Madame' after the phrase.
The 'T' Rule
Remember that the 't' in 'tout' is silent. Don't pronounce it!
Politeness
Always use this phrase when leaving a group you will see again. It is considered very polite.
Significado
A farewell used when you expect to see someone very soon.
The 'T' Rule
Remember that the 't' in 'tout' is silent. Don't pronounce it!
Politeness
Always use this phrase when leaving a group you will see again. It is considered very polite.
Teste-se
Which phrase is correct if you will see your friend in two hours?
Je pars, ____ !
Since you will see them in two hours (same day), this is the correct choice.
Complete the phrase.
À tout à ____ !
The phrase is 'À tout à l'heure'.
Match the situation to the correct farewell.
You are leaving work at 5 PM and won't see your boss until tomorrow.
Since it is for tomorrow, 'À demain' is required.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Je vais faire une course. B: ____ !
It is a short errand, so they will see each other later today.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJe pars, ____ !
Since you will see them in two hours (same day), this is the correct choice.
À tout à ____ !
The phrase is 'À tout à l'heure'.
You are leaving work at 5 PM and won't see your boss until tomorrow.
Since it is for tomorrow, 'À demain' is required.
A: Je vais faire une course. B: ____ !
It is a short errand, so they will see each other later today.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasYes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
No, it is an invariable expression.
Use 'À bientôt' instead.
Yes, it is a very common informal shortening.
No, it means 'later today'.
Yes, in texts and emails to friends or colleagues.
Frases relacionadas
À demain
contrastSee you tomorrow
À tout de suite
similarSee you in a moment
À plus tard
similarSee you later
