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    Au (en. At)

    /o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates direction.
    I am going to the market.
    Je vais au marché.
    Indicates a position.
    The book is above the table.
    Le livre est au-dessus de la table.
    Indicates belonging.
    It's the neighbor's dog.
    C'est le chien au voisin.
    Indicates time.
    We meet in the spring.
    Nous nous rencontrons au printemps.
    Indicates a condition.
    In case it rains, we have an umbrella.
    Au cas où il pleuvrait, nous avons un parapluie.

    Etymology

    The word 'au' is a contraction of 'à' and 'le'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gradually
    Gradually, over time.
    au fur et à mesure
    goodbye
    A phrase to say goodbye.
    au revoir
    beyond
    Beyond, outside of.
    au-delà
    in case
    If that ever happens.
    au cas où

    Related Words

    to
    Preposition indicating a direction or place.
    à
    the
    Singular masculine definite article.
    le
    there
    Adverb of place.
    là

    Slang Meanings

    To have style.
    This outfit, it’s really stylish!
    Cette tenue, elle est vraiment au!
    To be fashionable.
    He is always fashionable with his clothes.
    Il est toujours au avec ses vêtements.