How to Say ‘Informed’ in French
Au courant
oh koo-rahn
[oh koo-rahn]
💬 Usage Tip: [Au courant] is part of the fixed expression [tenir quelqu'un au courant], meaning "keep someone updated." On its own, it often shows up after [être]: [Je suis au courant] = "I know / I'm aware."
Phrase Breakdown
Au
[oh]
up to / in the
Contraction of 'à le'; in this expression it helps form 'au courant', meaning 'informed'.
Au courant, je vous dirai la suite.
Once informed, I will tell you the rest.
courant
[koo-rahn]
informed / aware
Used in the expression 'au courant' to mean informed or up to date.
Je suis au courant du rendez-vous.
I am aware of the appointment.
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