Where does “adieu” come from?
adieu (French) comes from Old French a Dieu vos comant.
adieu (French): farewell, adieu; goodbye, see you soon; hello
Definitions
- farewell, adieu; goodbye, see you soon; hello
Ancestry of “adieu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | a Dieu vos comant | — |