au fait
Adjective: * Being well-informed, knowledgeable, or competent about a particular subject or situation; familiar with the latest details. It describes a person who is thoroughly acquainted with current facts, developments, or the proper way of doing something.
The term "au fait" is used to describe someone's state of knowledge or familiarity. It is often followed by the preposition "with" to specify the subject area. * It is typically used in formal or semi-formal contexts. * It functions as a predicate adjective, commonly appearing after linking verbs like "be," "keep," or "get."
- Before the meeting, please read the report so you are au fait with the project's status. (Please read the report so you are knowledgeable about the project's status.)
- As a tech journalist, she makes sure to stay au fait with the newest gadgets. (As a tech journalist, she ensures she remains well-informed about the newest gadgets.)
- He didn't feel entirely au fait with the company's internal procedures. (He didn't feel completely familiar with the company's internal procedures.)
- To get/be brought au fait: To become or to be made familiar with something.
- The new manager was quickly brought au fait with the team's ongoing challenges.
- To keep au fait: To maintain one's knowledge or familiarity.
- He subscribes to several journals to keep au fait with scientific advancements.
- Adroit (adj): Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind. While related to competence, "adroit" focuses more on skillful execution than on being informed.
- Cognizant (adj): Aware of or having knowledge of something. This is a more general synonym for being aware.
- Conversant: Familiar with or knowledgeable about something.
- Abreast: Up-to-date with the latest news or information.
- Acquainted: Having personal knowledge of something.
- Informed: Having or showing knowledge.
- Up-to-date: Incorporating the latest information or changes.
- Unfamiliar
- Ignorant
- Uninformed
- Out of touch
"Au fait" is a loan phrase from French, literally meaning "to the fact." In English, it is used to convey a sense of being thoroughly briefed, competent, or in the know regarding a specific matter.
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being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
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kept abreast of the latest developments
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constant revision keeps the book au courant
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always au fait on the latest events
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up on the news
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