Basic Details
Word: Adieu
Part of Speech: Interjection
Meaning: A way of saying goodbye, especially when you do not expect to see someone for a long time.
Synonyms: Farewell, goodbye
Antonyms: Hello, welcome
Idioms and Phrases
- Adieu to all that: A phrase indicating a moment of letting go or turning away from something. Example: "After years in the corporate world, he said adieu to all that and started his own business."
- Say adieu: To bid someone farewell. Example: "At the end of the school year, students gathered to say adieu to their favourite teacher."
Usage Examples
Example 1: As the train pulled away, she waved one last time and called out an emotional adieu.
Example 2: They shared a hug before saying adieu, knowing it would be a long time before they met again.
Example 3: With a cheerful smile, he said adieu to his friends before setting off on his adventure.
Fun Fact
The word "adieu" comes from the French phrase " Dieu," which means "to God," implying that when you say goodbye, you are wishing the person to be in God's care. It has been used for centuries in both French and English.
Famous Quote
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Seneca
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "adieu" mean?
a) A type of greeting
b) A way of saying goodbye
c) A name of a place
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A way of saying goodbye
2. Which of these is a synonym of "adieu"?
a) Hello
b) Farewell
c) Greetings
d) Welcome
Answer: b) Farewell
3. Which sentence uses "adieu" correctly?
a) She said adieu before leaving the party.
b) The adieu was very colourful.
c) He made an adieu sandwich for lunch.
d) The adieu ran quickly through the forest.
Answer: a) She said adieu before leaving the party.
4. Which idiom means to say goodbye?
a) Jump for joy
b) Adieu to all that
c) Break the ice
d) Piece of cake
Answer: b) Adieu to all that
5. What is the opposite of "adieu"?
a) Goodbye
b) Hello
c) Farewell
d) Adieu
Answer: b) Hello
