How to Say ‘To the’ in French
Au
oh
[oh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Au' is often used to mean 'to the' or 'at the'. It's a contraction of 'à le'.
🇫🇷 In France: In French cafes, ordering 'au lait' means with milk, often cow's milk unless specified otherwise.
Phrase Breakdown
Au
[oh]
To the
A contraction of 'à le', often used in phrases indicating possession or composition.
Je vais au café pour commander.
I am going to the café to order.
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