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Definition of au - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: astronomical unitTECH. unit to measure space distancesTECH.
- The planet is located two au from the sun in its orbit.
- The spacecraft traveled 2 au to reach Mars.
- Astronomers measure distances in au for convenience.
Expressions with au
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without artificial enhancements
She prefers to go au naturel without makeup.
young foreigner living abroad for childcare, housework, and cultural exchange
She worked as an au pair in France for a year.
program for young people to live abroad with a host family
She joined an au pair program to experience life in France.
used to say goodbye until we meet again
She waved and said, 'Au revoir!' as she left.
mixture of coffee and hot milk
She ordered a café au lait with her croissant.
prepared or served with milk
I ordered a coffee au lait for breakfast.
steak covered in crushed peppercorns, often with a creamy sauce
I ordered steak au poivre at the French restaurant.
used to introduce a statement that contradicts
He thought it was easy. Au contraire, it was quite difficult.
aware of the latest news or trends
She is always au courant with fashion trends.
fundamentally or essentially
Au fond, she is a kind person.
chicken braised with wine, onions, and mushrooms
The restaurant's coq au vin was delicious.
French pastry with chocolate filling
I bought a pain au chocolat for breakfast.
small hollow puff pastry filled with savory or sweet ingredients
She served a vol-au-vent filled with mushrooms and cream.
yeast cake soaked in rum
She savored the rich flavor of the baba au rhum at the French bakery.
traditional French stew of beef and vegetables
My grandmother makes a delicious pot-au-feu every Sunday.
capital and largest city of Haiti
Port-au-Prince is the heart of Haiti's culture.
topped with breadcrumbs or cheese and then browned
The potatoes au gratin were perfectly crispy and golden.
meat served with its own juices
The steak was deliciously au jus.
up-to-date in knowledge or skills
He is au fait with modern teaching methods.
young foreigner assisting with housework and childcare for room and board
She worked as an au pair girl in France for a year.
Origin of au
French, alarme (to arms) + -isme (doctrine)
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- French:unité astronomique, ...
- German:AE, ...
- Italian:UA, ...
- Spanish:unidad astronómica, ...
- Portuguese:unidade astronómica, ...
- Chinese:天文单位, ...
- Japanese:天文単位, ...
- Arabic:وَحْدَة فَلَكِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:AU, ...
- Russian:астрономическая единица, ...
- Ukrainian:астрономічна одиниця, ...
- Hindi:खगोलीय इकाई, ...
Definition of AU - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: African UnionTECH. group of countries in Africa working togetherTECH.
- The AU held a meeting to discuss regional issues.
2.
acr: astronomical unitTECH. distance used to measure spaceTECH.
- The planet orbits the sun at about one AU distance.
3.
acr: alternate universeRare different world with its own rules and eventsRare
- The story explores an AU where history took a different path.
Origin of AU
Latin aurum (gold)
Examples of AU in a sentence
AU peacekeepers were deployed to the conflict zone. The spacecraft traveled 2 AU to reach its destination. An AU is a convenient unit for measuring distances in our solar system. In an AU, humans might have wings. The AU features a world without electricity.
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- French:UA, unité astronomique, ...
- German:AU, AE, ...
- Italian:UA, unità astronomica, ...
- Spanish:UA, AU, ...
- Portuguese:União Africana, UA, ...
- Chinese:非盟, 天文单位, ...
- Japanese:AU, 天文単位, ...
- Arabic:الاتحاد الافريقي, وَحْدَة فَلَكِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:הָאִיחוּד הָאַפְרִיקָאִי, יָחִידַת מִדָּה אַסְטְרוֹנוֹמִית, ...
- Russian:АС, а.е., ...
- Ukrainian:АС, астрономічна одиниця, ...
- Hindi:एयू, खगोलीय इकाई, ...
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