À plus tard
Example: Je te rappelle demain, à plus tard !
Definition
"À plus tard" is a French informal expression used to say goodbye, meaning 'see you later' or 'until later.' It indicates that the speaker will meet or communicate with the listener again at some point in the future, usually within the same day or soon after.
Etymology
The phrase "À plus tard" comes from French, where 'à' means 'at' or 'to,' 'plus' means 'more' or 'later,' and 'tard' means 'late.' Combined, it literally translates to 'at more late,' which idiomatically became 'see you later.' Did you know that this casual farewell emphasizes a near future meeting rather than a distant one?
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