à demain

/a dəmɛ̃/
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A farewell expressing an expected meeting the next day.

Examples

  • Elle a dit à demain à ses collègues.
    She said see you tomorrow to her colleagues.
  • Le professeur nous a salués d'un « à demain ».
    The teacher said see you tomorrow to us.
  • Je pars maintenant. À demain !
    I am leaving now. See you tomorrow!
  • À demain, on se retrouve devant l'école.
    See you tomorrow; we will meet outside the school.
  • À demain matin, Paul !
    See you tomorrow morning, Paul!

Similar words

on se voit demain

Meanings

Until tomorrow

social
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Said when parting from someone with the expectation of meeting again the following day.

Examples

  • À demain, on se retrouve devant l'école.
    See you tomorrow; we will meet outside the school.
  • Je pars maintenant. À demain !
    I am leaving now. See you tomorrow!
  • Elle a dit à demain à ses collègues.
    She said see you tomorrow to her colleagues.
  • À demain matin, Paul !
    See you tomorrow morning, Paul!
  • Le professeur nous a salués d'un « à demain ».
    The teacher said see you tomorrow to us.

Similar words

Etymology

The preposition à combines with demain, “tomorrow”, to mark the next meeting.

FAQ

What does à demain mean?

It means see you tomorrow.

When do you say à demain?

When saying goodbye to someone you expect to see the next day.

Can you say à demain in the morning?

Yes, if the next meeting will be tomorrow.

Is à demain formal?

It is natural in ordinary conversation, including at work.

Does à demain promise an exact time?

No. Add a time if you need one, as in à demain matin.

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