Where does “adieu” come from?
adieu (Polish) comes from French adieu, from Old French a Dieu vos comant.
Ancestry of “adieu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | adieu | farewell, adieu; goodbye, see you soon; hello |
| 2 | Old French | a Dieu vos comant | — |