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au courant

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au cou·rant  ( k-rä)
adj.
1. Informed on current affairs; up-to-date.
2. Fully familiar; knowledgeable.

[French : au, in the + courant, current.]

au courant French [o kurɑ̃]
adj
up-to-date, esp in knowledge of current affairs
[literally: in the current]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.au courant - being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledgeau courant - being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge; "kept abreast of the latest developments"; "constant revision keeps the book au courant"; "always au fait on the latest events"; "up on the news"
informed - having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer"

au courant (French)
adjective
au courant with up-to-date with, acquainted with, abreast of, knowledgeable about, well-informed about, conversant with, well up on, up to speed with, in the know about, enlightened of, au fait with, in the swim about He was so wonderfully au courant with the European scene.


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Nicky Henderson, trainer of Barbers Shop, Au Courant, Trabolgan and Golden Flight "I was leaning towards the Betfair Chase the previous weekend for Barbers Shop but the ground was very testing for Haydock's last meeting and I wouldn't want to pitch him into that for his first run of the season.
Contemporary water fountains have a look and feel that is both au courant and timeless.
Along with being the world's oldest form of commerce, barter is impeccably au courant.
 
 
 
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