French Phrase
À la prochaine.
Meaning
Literally “to the next (one)”, this informal French farewell means “see you next time” or “until we meet again”. It conveys a friendly expectation of another encounter soon.
When to use
Use it with friends, classmates, or colleagues you’ll see again in the near future. It’s too casual for formal business meetings or when you’re not sure you’ll meet the person again.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Àlaprochaine
À (preposition)
The preposition à indicates direction or a point in time, similar to “until” in this farewell.
la prochaine (adjective + article)
Prochaine is the feminine form of the adjective “next”. It agrees with the implied noun temps (time), which is feminine, so the article is la.
🗨In Conversation
À la prochaine !
See you next time!
Oui, à bientôt !
Yes, see you soon!
✕Common Mistakes
À le prochaine.
The article must agree with the feminine noun prochaine, so it is la, not le.
À la prochain.
Prochaine must stay feminine; dropping the final e changes the meaning.
À la prochaine, Monsieur Dupont.
Using it in a very formal business email can sound too casual; choose Au revoir or Cordialement instead.
↔Alternatives
À bientôt.
See you soon.
À la prochaine fois.
Until the next time.
À plus tard.
See you later.
On se voit bientôt.
We’ll see each other soon.
Cultural Tip
In French culture, saying À la prochaine is a warm, informal way to close a conversation when you expect to meet again. It’s common among peers and in casual settings. In a formal setting, opt for Au revoir or À bientôt instead.