French Phrase
À plus tard.
Meaning
Literally “at more later”, this idiomatic phrase means “see you later” or “until later”. It implies that you expect to meet the person again the same day or soon after parting.
When to use
Use it in informal conversations with friends, family, or colleagues you know well. It’s common when leaving a coffee shop, ending a phone call, or parting after a meeting. Avoid it in formal emails, business presentations, or when you don’t expect to see the person again soon.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Àplustard
À (preposition)
In this expression, À means “at” and introduces a future point in time.
plus tard (adverbial phrase)
plus tard literally means “more later” and functions as the adverb “later”. The s in plus is silent.
Informal register
À plus tard is used in casual spoken French; in formal writing you would choose a different farewell.
🗨In Conversation
À plus tard !
See you later!
D’accord, à plus !
Okay, see you later!
✕Common Mistakes
a plus tard.
Missing the accent on À changes the word to the article “a” and makes the phrase incorrect.
À plus tard.
Pronounce the s as silent (ply). Saying [plʊs] sounds unnatural.
À plus tard, Monsieur Dupont.
Using it in a formal email can sound too casual; opt for “Cordialement” or “Bien à vous”.
↔Alternatives
À bientôt.
See you soon.
À tout à l'heure.
See you in a bit.
À la prochaine.
Until next time.
À plus !
Later!
Cultural Tip
French speakers often add a smile or a wave when saying À plus tard, reinforcing its friendly tone. In Quebec, you’ll also hear “À plus tard” frequently, but some regions prefer “À tantôt”. Remember that the accent on À is essential; writing “a plus tard” changes the meaning to “a plus later”.