Aux (en. To)

/o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

preposition

Indicates a relationship of belonging or destination.

I am going to the stores.

Je vais aux magasins.

Used to form prepositional phrases.

She went to the United States.

Elle est allée aux États-Unis.

Expresses a direction or a place.

I am in the emergency room.

Je suis aux urgences.

Origin of the word 'aux': contraction of 'à' and 'les'.

at bay

In a desperate situation.

aux abois

on the opposite side of the world

Opposite to something.

aux antipodes

in someone's eyes

From someone's point of view.

aux yeux de

Preposition indicating direction, purpose, or location.

the

Singular masculine definite article.

the

Plural definite article.

les

Uncommon, used informally.

We're going shopping, it's going to be fun!

On va aux courses, ça va être fun !