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In which language did the word 'Adieu' originate?

Known in 14th Century French as 'a dieu vous commant' meaning 'I commend you to God'. and used as a farewell word "adieu" is French for "goodbye." … (MORE)

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Sentence with the word adieu?

(Int.) As my friend boarded the airplane, I waved and shouted, "adieu! Have a safe trip ." (N.) When the hour grew late, the last of the dinner guests made their adieu… (MORE)

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What is the meaning of hasten in Do not hasten to bid me adieu?

To hasten means to speed up, move quickly, to hurry or rush. In this case the phrase means "Don't be in a hurry to tell me goodbye."

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In Idioms, Cliches, and Slang

What is the meaning of time to bid adieu?

Time to bid ADieu is simply old French for "To God". When we say "Good bye" we are also saying "God be with you". In Spanish it is A DIos - again "Until we see God"

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What does adieu mon m'amie mean?

"Adieu mon ami" means "Goodbye, my [male] friend." ('amie' being the feminine version of 'ami') The equivalent phrase, when said to a female friend would be "Adieu, m'amie".

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In Languages and Cultures

What is the difference between au revoir and adieu?

"au revoir" means "bye" or "see you later" and "adieu" means "Bye forever", Let Say when someone is leaving forever or dying, "adieu" would be more appropriate.

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What language does adieu from?

"adieu" is a French-speaking formula for taking leave from somebody, especially when you think you will never see them again. It translates "to God" as in I" leave your care… (MORE)

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What are the lyrics to the folksong father adieu?

Father Adieu I am sorry for you My heart is filed with trouble So what can I do? If I never see you any more till that last trumpet shall sound, … (MORE)

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What does you tenderly bade adieu and embarked mean?

It's a really fancy way of saying: "you said goodbye and left" or "you said 'Yo, Homes, smell you later' and skedaddled."

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In Example Sentences

What are some sentences for adieu?

I must now bid you adieu. He said adieu and left.