John Wesley

I cannot think that when God sent us into the world, he had irreversibly decreed that we should be perpetually miserable in it. If our taking up the Cross imply our bidding adieu to all joy and satisfaction, how is it reconcilable with what Solomon expressly affirms of religion, that 'her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace?

English Clergyman

Frank Deford

By coincidence, this particular tiny show on earth that consists entirely of me talking about sports on NPR is also folding its tent flaps this May of 2017. Yes, this is my swansong, my farewell, my last hurrah. Adieu, adios, arrivederci, auf wiedersehen.

American Writer

Randhir Kapoor

Shashi saab had always wished that the traditions continue, even after he bids adieu to the mortal world. He didn't want any of us to mourn his death; his desire was to celebrate life in every form.

Kristen Soltis Anderson

In the relatively short time frame of December 2015 to March 2017, nearly half of all young Republicans left their party at some point, with roughly a quarter bidding the GOP adieu for good.

Adelaide Anne Procter

The men are much alarmed by certain speculations about women; and well they may be, for when the horse and ass begin to think and argue, adieu to riding and driving.

English Poet

John Muir

I bade adieu to mechanical inventions, determined to devote the rest of my life to the study of the inventions of God.

American Environmentalist

Mumtaz

I have been a homemaker after bidding Bollywood adieu and, therefore, been a caregiver to my family.

Indian Actress

Used when expecting not to see someone again for a long time or ever.

Parting Sentiment

'Adieu' has a formal, poetic, or old-fashioned tone in English.

Formal Tone

While it's used in English, it's originally French and can sound sophisticated.

Predominantly French

Saying Farewell

Can imply that you don't plan on talking again soon.

Finality Hint

Often used to end conversations with a definite sense of closure.

Conversation Ender

 yet sort of large black color and they don't build mounds but none of them eat meat as far as I'm aware all right let's put this back and sadly but this poor termite colony adieu and try not to feel

Adieu

Parting Sentiment

Formal Tone

Predominantly French

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