I'll see you - see you around - take care

[charlie2]

Hi,
How do we say the above in French?
In English, we don't always "bye" people before we part. "Take care" is another one on top of the above examples. Do you literally translate that into French?
Thank you.

 

[Markus]

I think that "au revoir" would translate well to the meaning you're looking for (I always like translating it literally... at the resight ). Whether it's actually used the way that we use "See you", let's wait and see.

 

[la rose rouge]

I think that "au revoir" would translate well to the meaning you're looking for (I always like translating it literally... at the resight ). Whether it's actually used the way that we use "See you", let's wait and see.

I agree with Markus, "au revoir" pretty much covers all of your phrases.

 

[Caronium]

I've seen "Prends soin de toi" for "Take care"...
But I personally wouldn't really say it, it doesn't fit well with my vocabulary.

 

[fetchezlavache]

the translation of 'take care' in 'prends soin de toi' is quite literal, and it is used i think, more and more. i had never heard it in french until a few years ago. i think it comes from more and more american tv shows poorly translated.

i'll see you can also be translated 'à bientôt', or, more colloquial 'à la prochaine'...

 

[scandalously in love]

what about "Attention à toi" (or "Fais attention à toi") for take care...?? I've had that said to me on more than one occasion...

 

[Cath.S.]

what about "Attention à toi" (or "Fais attention à toi") for take care...?? I've had that said to me on more than one occasion...

Hi SIL,
I've said it and heard it (in the fais attention à toi version, or even fais gaffe à toi (more colloquial, mean the same).
I hasten to say I never watch television!

 

[Benjy]

as for "see you around" un de ces jours?

 

[julieb01]

à un de ces jours

 

[charlie2]

as for "see you around" un de ces jours?

Yes, exactly. Like that, not the usual after class good-bye.

 

[Sev]

Also simply "A plus" (meaning "à plus tard")

 

[Duo Maxwell]

"à un de ces quatre" for more familiar, but the same meaning that "à un de ces jours"...

For not-French ones, pronounce it : "à un tsé quatre !" lol

Or say "à plus".

More formal : "à une prochaine fois" or "au plaisir"

Hoping, I could help,
"à un de ces quatre"

 

[LV4-26]

I would see a slight difference of usage in "fais attention à toi" and "take care".

I've said it and heard it
[...]

I would say the same: "I have said it and heard it".
But I couldn't say "I say it and hear it". I mean the English speakers use "take care" on a regular basis, almost each time they part, actually.
When I say "fais attention à toi", it means I have reasons to fear something for the person. For example :
- Fais attention à toi, il y a beaucoup d'accidents en ce moment.
- Fais gaffe à toi, j'ai aperçu les flics au coin de la rue.


At least, this is the way I use this kind of expressions. But there may be other French speakers who use them the same way it's used in English.

 

[Jabote]

I would see a slight difference of usage in "fais attention à toi" and "take care".

I would say the same: "I have said it and heard it".
But I couldn't say "I say it and hear it". I mean the English speakers use "take care" on a regular basis, almost each time they part, actually.
When I say "fais attention à toi", it means I have reasons to fear something for the person. For example :
- Fais attention à toi, il y a beaucoup d'accidents en ce moment.
- Fais gaffe à toi, j'ai aperçu les flics au coin de la rue.


At least, this is the way I use this kind of expressions. But there may be other French speakers who use them the same way it's used in English.

I fully agree with lv. And I use "prends soin de toi" when I know the person is ill or sad. The rest of the time, I just say au-revoir

 

[fetchezlavache]

exactly. i agree with lv2426 and jabote, and i thank them for making my most about french persons not using 'prends soin de toi' more elaborate and explicit. i would never use it as a means to say goodbye.

 

[charlie2]

Thank you, as always.

 

[Cath.S.]

When I say "fais attention à toi", it means I have reasons to fear something for the person. For example :
- Fais attention à toi, il y a beaucoup d'accidents en ce moment.
- Fais gaffe à toi, j'ai aperçu les flics au coin de la rue.

My friends lead dangerous lives lol!