In this workshop you will practice short French farewells for social settings. You will learn how to wish someone a good time, how to say see you later or see you soon, and how to reply when a friend says they are heading off. The phrases come in informal and formal forms, so you can choose the right one for a friend or for someone you address politely. Listen to each recorded line, read the English meaning, then try the three speaking tasks. You can play both roles with the audio, but there is no automatic assessment, so check your answers with the self-checks provided.
Wishing someone a good time
When a friend is going to a party, a concert, or an evening out, you can send them off with a warm wish. The informal line «Profite bien !» means 'Enjoy your time!' and is used with people you address with tu, such as friends and family. If you are speaking to a stranger, an older person, or a group, use the formal or plural line «Profitez bien !», which also means 'Enjoy your time!' For a stronger, warmer wish before an event, the informal line «Passe un excellent moment !» means 'Have the best time!' Notice that the verb form changes between the informal and formal versions, so match the ending to the person you are speaking to.
Casual goodbyes and meeting again
A short, friendly way to leave is the casual line «À plus !», which means 'See you later!' It is very common among friends. You can also mention meeting again soon, as in the recorded exchange where one speaker says «Merci ! À plus ! On se voit bientôt ?», meaning 'Thanks! See you later! See you soon?' The reply «Oui, à bientôt ! Passe un excellent moment si tu sors ce soir.» begins with 'Yes, see you soon!' and then adds a warm wish for the evening. Another friendly closing is «Merci, toi aussi ! À la prochaine !», which means 'Thanks, you too! Until next time!' These short lines let you leave a gathering politely and keep the door open for a future meeting.
A full goodbye exchange
Put the pieces together in a short conversation. One speaker announces that they are heading off and wishes the other person a good evening with «Bon, je vais y aller. Profite bien de ta soirée !», which means 'Well, I'm going to head off. Enjoy your evening!' The other person thanks them, says see you later, and asks about meeting again with «Merci ! À plus ! On se voit bientôt ?». The first speaker agrees and adds a warm wish with «Oui, à bientôt ! Passe un excellent moment si tu sors ce soir.». The second speaker closes with «Merci, toi aussi ! À la prochaine !». In this scene, the person leaving says «Bon, je vais y aller. Profite bien de ta soirée !» and then «Oui, à bientôt ! Passe un excellent moment si tu sors ce soir.», while the person staying replies with «Merci ! À plus ! On se voit bientôt ?» and closes with «Merci, toi aussi ! À la prochaine !». Practice both roles so you can leave or reply with equal comfort.
Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Checking available voices…
Profite bien !
Enjoy your time! (informal)
pruh-FEET byan
Profitez bien !
Enjoy your time! (formal or plural)
pruh-fee-TAY byan
Passe un excellent moment !
Have the best time! (informal)
pass uhn ek-se-LAHN mo-MAHN
À plus !
See you later! (casual)
ah PLUS
Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.
Bon, je vais y aller. Profite bien de ta soirée !
Well, I'm going to head off. Enjoy your evening!Merci ! À plus ! On se voit bientôt ?
Thanks! See you later! See you soon?Oui, à bientôt ! Passe un excellent moment si tu sors ce soir.
Yes, see you soon! Have the best time if you go out tonight.Merci, toi aussi ! À la prochaine !
Thanks, you too! Until next time!Your turn
Try each prompt out loud. Choose a guided start, the full sequence, or a challenge pass after your first attempt.
Wish a friend a good time
Imagine a friend is heading to a party tonight. You want to send them off warmly and informally.
Your task: Say the informal line that means 'Enjoy your time!' Then say the informal line that means 'Have the best time!' Say both out loud before checking.
Choose the right reply
A friend says they are heading off and wishes you a good evening. You want to thank them, say see you later, and ask about meeting again.
Your task: Listen to the recorded reply that means 'Thanks! See you later! See you soon?' and repeat it. Then choose the recorded closing that means 'Thanks, you too! Until next time!' and say it.
Recall the full exchange
Two friends are ending a gathering. One is leaving, and one is staying. You will play both roles from memory.
Your task: As the person leaving, say the recorded line that means 'Well, I'm going to head off. Enjoy your evening!' Then, as the person staying, give the recorded reply that means 'Thanks! See you later! See you soon?'
Common questions
How do I know whether to use the informal or formal goodbye?
Use the informal form with friends, family, and people you address with tu. Use the formal or plural form with strangers, older people, or a group. The recordings give you both versions, so you can match the ending to the person you are speaking to.
Can I practice these lines without a partner?
Yes. Play the audio and repeat each line out loud, then play both roles in the short exchange. You can pause after each recorded line and answer as the other speaker. There is no automatic assessment, so use the self-checks after each task to confirm your answers.
Sources and further reading
- french: say goodbye in social settingsChecked September 2026
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