Saying Goodbye
These phrases are useful when you finish a conversation and need to leave a place politely. You can use them at the hotel, office, or with friends after a meeting or visit. They include simple farewells, well‑wishes, and promises to meet again soon. Each expression respects A2 grammar, using only present, passé composé, futur proche, and basic modals. Practice them to sound natural and confident when saying goodbye in French.
Key Phrases
Je vous dis au revoir et à bientôt.
I say goodbye and see you soon.
💡 Polite standard farewell.
Je vous souhaite une très bonne journée aujourd'hui.
I wish you a very good day today.
💡 Use during daytime departures.
Je vous souhaite une très bonne soirée ce soir.
I wish you a very good evening tonight.
💡 Appropriate for evening departures.
Je dois y aller maintenant, excusez-moi pour le départ.
I have to go now, sorry for leaving.
💡 Explains why you must leave.
On se voit demain après-midi à quatorze heures, d'accord ?
We'll see each other tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, okay?
💡 Confirms a future meeting.
Merci beaucoup pour tout votre aide, à bientôt !
Thank you very much for your help, see you soon!
💡 Shows gratitude and future intent.
Prends soin de toi et appelle-moi bientôt, s'il te plaît.
Take care of yourself and call me soon, please.
💡 Informal, used with friends.
On reste en contact, est-ce que tu veux mon numéro ?
Let's stay in touch, do you want my number?
💡 Asks to keep contact.
Je vais partir dans cinq minutes, au revoir !
I am leaving in five minutes, goodbye!
💡 Uses near future to announce departure.
À la prochaine rencontre, bonne continuation dans vos projets !
Until next time, good luck with your projects!
💡 Encouraging farewell for colleagues.