au courant
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Being up-to-date, well-informed: The term "au courant" describes a state of having current knowledge or information, especially regarding recent developments, trends, or events. It implies being in the know and abreast of the latest happenings.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She is always au courant with the latest fashion trends. (She is always up-to-date with the latest fashion trends.)
- To make sound investments, you need to stay au courant with financial news. (To make sound investments, you need to stay informed about financial news.)
- Constant revision keeps the textbook au courant. (Constant revision keeps the textbook up-to-date.)
Advanced Usage
- Used predicatively: Often follows a linking verb like "be," "keep," or "stay."
- A good journalist must remain au courant. (A good journalist must remain well-informed.)
- Used with prepositions: Commonly followed by "with" to indicate the subject matter.
- He is remarkably au courant with political affairs. (He is remarkably up-to-date on political affairs.)
Variants and Related Words
- Abreast (adj., adv.): Alongside and facing the same direction; often used figuratively to mean "up-to-date" (e.g., ).
- Up-to-date (adj.): Incorporating the latest information or styles; modern.
- Well-informed (adj.): Having or showing a lot of knowledge about a wide range of subjects or a particular subject.
- In the know (idiomatic phrase): Having special or inside information.
Synonyms
- Informed
- Knowledgeable
- Current
- Up-to-the-minute
- Conversant (when followed by "with")
Antonyms
- Outdated
- Uninformed
- Ignorant
- Obsolete
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To keep one's finger on the pulse: To be constantly aware of the latest developments or trends.
- As a tech blogger, she keeps her finger on the pulse of the industry.
- In the loop: Included in a group of people who receive regular updates about a particular subject.
- Make sure to copy him on the email so he stays in the loop.
Adjective
- 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