Bid adieu to Meaning in English
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Definition
To formally or emotionally say goodbye to someone or something, often marking an ending or departure. The phrase is somewhat formal and comes from French, meaning 'to say goodbye'.
Usage & Nuances
Quite formal, sometimes literary or humorous. Often used about major goodbyes: moving away, ending a phase, or leaving a job. Commonly followed by what is being left (e.g., 'bid adieu to their old lives'). Less common in everyday spoken English; 'say goodbye to' is more frequent in conversation.
Example Sentences
We gathered to bid adieu to our teacher.
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It is time to bid adieu to the old year.
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They will bid adieu to city life and move to the countryside.
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Tomorrow, I finally bid adieu to my old apartment.
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After graduation, we all bid adieu to our carefree college days.
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As the sun set, he quietly bid adieu to his favorite place by the sea.
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