au courant

[oh koo-rahn; French oh koo-rahn]

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adjective

up-to-date.

fully aware or familiar; cognizant.

Origin of au courant

< French: literally, in the current

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Related Words for au courant

aware, cognizant, current, enlightened, hip, informed, knowledgeable, up-to-date, well-informed, up-to-the-minute

British Dictionary definitions for au courant

au courant

adjective

up-to-date, esp in knowledge of current affairs

Word Origin for au courant

literally: in the current

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Word Origin and History for au courant

adj.

"aware of current events," 1762, French, literally "with the current" (see current (n.)).