What is the difference between a tout de suite and A bientôt?
A tout de suite: see you in a bit, for example when you separate, usually under an hour adieu: farewell, might be linked to "à dieu", meaning "at god", or when we'll be at god's side. Now you bring this question, i'm wondering if there are so many ways to say goodbye in other languages. A bientôt is see you soon in my opinion.
What does À bientôt mean in French?
Wishing you a good learning! What does à bientôt mean? “À bientôt ” is the French way to say “SSee you soon “. It’s useful when you don’t know exactly when you will see the person again. If it’s not the case, other expressions are more appropriate.
What is the difference between Bientot and Au Revoir?
7 Answers. Bientot means soon; A, in this case, is used in the sense of until, rather than "to" - in effect, a shortening of jusqu'a. So the implication is "until soon". Au revoir utilizes the same sense of A - and revoir is voir - "to see" and re - again, so revoir is to see again. A bit more abstract and indefinite - "until...
What is the difference between Adieu and bientôt?
Finally, adieu is, in essence, the analog of vaya con dios - go with God - and would be used when it is not at all clear that you will meet again. "À bientôt" is literally "till well soon". Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged
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