Where does “adieu” come from?
adieu (Old French) comes from Medieval Latin ad Deum — to God; goodbye.
adieu (Old French): to God
Definitions
- to God
Ancestry of “adieu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medieval Latin | ad Deum | to God; goodbye |
adieu (Old French) comes from Medieval Latin ad Deum — to God; goodbye.
adieu (Old French): to God
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medieval Latin | ad Deum | to God; goodbye |