मतलब
To be informed about all the latest developments or news.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In French corporate culture, 'être au courant' is essential for 'réseautage' (networking). Not being informed is often seen as a lack of professional involvement. While 'au courant' is standard, Quebecers might also use 'être au parfum' or English-influenced terms in very casual settings, but 'au courant' remains the prestige form. In many West African countries, being 'au courant' of community news is a sign of social respect and integration. Information often travels via 'radio trottoir' (street radio/gossip). Usage is identical to France, but you might find it used more frequently in administrative contexts to ensure transparency.
Use it to stop people
If someone is over-explaining something you already know, a polite 'Je suis au courant, merci' can save time.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Je suis au courante'. It's always 'courant'.
मतलब
To be informed about all the latest developments or news.
Use it to stop people
If someone is over-explaining something you already know, a polite 'Je suis au courant, merci' can save time.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Je suis au courante'. It's always 'courant'.
The 'Jus' alternative
Only use 'au jus' with friends. In a job interview, it will sound unprofessional.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Je ne savais pas que tu étais ___ ___ de cette histoire.
The fixed phrase is 'au courant'.
Which sentence is correct for a professional email?
How do you ask to be kept updated?
'Tenir au courant' is the professional way to request updates.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Tu as entendu la nouvelle ? B: Oui, ma sœur m'a déjà ___.
'Mettre quelqu'un au courant' is the correct verb to use when someone informs you.
Match the phrase to the register.
Match 'Être au jus' with its register.
'Au jus' is a slang/informal variation of 'au courant'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासJe ne savais pas que tu étais ___ ___ de cette histoire.
The fixed phrase is 'au courant'.
How do you ask to be kept updated?
'Tenir au courant' is the professional way to request updates.
A: Tu as entendu la nouvelle ? B: Oui, ma sœur m'a déjà ___.
'Mettre quelqu'un au courant' is the correct verb to use when someone informs you.
Match 'Être au jus' with its register.
'Au jus' is a slang/informal variation of 'au courant'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालNo, use 's'y connaître' or 'être expert' for academic subjects. 'Au courant' is for news and updates.
'Savoir' is for facts; 'être au courant' is for being updated on a situation.
Always 'de'. 'Sur' is a common mistake influenced by English.
Use 'Tiens-moi au courant'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Tenir au courant
builds onTo keep someone informed
Mettre au courant
builds onTo inform someone
Être au jus
synonymTo be in the know (slang)
Être au parfum
similarTo be in on a secret
Être au fait
specialized formTo be fully aware of the facts
