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bientôt

soon

adverb byehn-TOH Common

Usage Note

Bientôt is used on its own or in à bientôt, the standard French farewell meaning 'see you soon' — one of the first expressions learners encounter. It always looks forward in time; use tout à l'heure for 'in a little while' when the timeframe is very short.

Examples

"On arrive bientôt à la gare."

Natural Translation

We are arriving at the station soon.

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