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Known in 14th Century French as 'a Dieu vous commant' meaning 'I commend you to God'

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The word "adieu" has its origins in the Old French phrase "a dieu vous commant" meaning "I commend you to God." Over time, it evolved into the shorter form "adieu" which is used to bid farewell, especially in French.

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