A1French
Saying Goodbye
Use these phrases to end a conversation, wish someone well, and politely take your leave.
Key Phrases
Voice
Saying goodbye · 3 ways to say it
Au revoir.
neutralGoodbye.
Salut.
casualBye.
Also used for 'hello'. Use only with friends or family.
Au revoir, monsieur.
politeGoodbye, sir.
Add 'monsieur' or 'madame' to be extra polite in shops or formal settings.
See you later · 2 ways to say it
À plus tard.
neutralSee you later.
À plus !
casualSee ya!
Very common in spoken French among peers.
Wishing a good day · 2 ways to say it
Bonne journée.
neutralHave a good day.
Bonne journée, madame.
politeHave a good day, ma'am.
Wishing a good evening
Bonne soirée.
neutralHave a good evening.
Use this instead of 'bonne journée' in the late afternoon or evening.
See you soon
À bientôt.
neutralSee you soon.
See you tomorrow
À demain.
neutralSee you tomorrow.
Taking leave
Je pars maintenant.
neutralI am leaving now.
Practice Dialogue
Guest
Je pars maintenant. Merci.
Host
Tu pars ? D'accord.
Guest
Oui, je suis fatigué.
Host
Bonne soirée alors.
Guest
Merci, toi aussi.
Host
À bientôt !
Guest
Salut !