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- [uh-doo, uh-dyoo; French a-dyœ]
- /əˈdu, əˈdyu; French aˈdyœ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-doo, uh-dyoo; French a-dyœ]
- /əˈdu, əˈdyu; French aˈdyœ/
Definitions of adieux word
- noun plural adieux the act of leaving or departing; farewell. 1
- noun adieux Plural form of adieu. 1
- noun adieux plural of adieu. 0
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Origin of adieux
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Middle French, equivalent to a (< Latin ad to) + dieu (< Latin deus god)
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Parts of speech for Adieux
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adieux popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
adieux usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adieux
noun adieux
- so long — this length
- sendoff — a demonstration of good wishes for a person setting out on a trip, career, or other venture: They gave him a rousing send-off at the pier.
- ciao — Some people say 'Ciao' as an informal way of saying goodbye to someone who they expect to see again soon.
- ta-ta — Ta-ta is used to say goodbye.
- bye-byes — Baby Talk. sleep.
Antonyms for adieux
noun adieux
- hellos — Plural form of hello.
See also
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