au courant

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  1. adjective Informed on current affairs; up-to-date.
  2. adjective Fully familiar; knowledgeable.

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  1. French : au, in the + courant, current.

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  1. French: au, with the (see au); courant, current (see courant, current).
 

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/oʊ kuˈrɑn/
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