Au courant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌō-ku̇-ˈräⁿ/ au cou·rant

Meaning & Definition of Au courant

Au courant (adjective)

  1. fully informed, up-to-date
  2. fashionable, stylish
  3. fully familiar, conversant

Au courant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

    "au courant filmgoers have dismissed Hollywood's latest effects-laden actioner as so last year"

    similar: cool (slang), def (slang), downtown, groovy, hep, hip, in, mod, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it
    related: à la mode, chic, fashionable, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, voguish
    opposite: out, uncool, unhip, untrendy
    near: geeky, nerdish, nerdy, dowdy, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish

  2. being in the latest or current fashion

    "glossy magazines full of reed-thin models in au courant outfits"

    similar: à la mode, chic, cool (slang), exclusive, fashionable, fresh (slang), happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish
    related: downtown, edgy, funky, dapper, dashing, dressy, kicky, natty, rakish, sassy, saucy, spiffy, spruce, chichi, classy, flossy, haute, nobby, posh, ritzy, soigné, swank, elegant, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, sophisticated, stately, tasteful, understated, doggish, doggy, flashy, gallant, dandyish, dudish, foppish, ultrachic, ultracool, ultrahip, ultraposh, ultrasmart, ultrasophisticated
    opposite: dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish
    near: cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy

  3. having information especially as a result of study or experience

    "doctors try to stay au courant with the latest advances in medicine"

    similar: abreast, acquainted, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, versed, well-informed, at home, in the know
    related: alive, aware, cognizant, conscious, heedful, mindful, sensible, sentient
    opposite: ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable
    near: insensible, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, blind, oblivious, unknowing, unwitting, inattentive, unheeding

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Au courant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Au courant:

Slang: cool, def, fresh
downtown, groovy, hep, hip, in, mod, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it, à la mode, chic, exclusive, fashionable, happening, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, voguish, abreast, acquainted, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, versed, well-informed, at home, in the know

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Au courant

Words with the opposite meaning of Au courant:

out, uncool, unhip, untrendy, dowdy, outmoded, styleless, unchic, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish, ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable

Related Words for Au courant

edgy, funky, dapper, dashing, dressy, kicky, natty, rakish, sassy, saucy, spiffy, spruce, chichi, classy, flossy, haute, nobby, posh, ritzy, soigné, swank, elegant, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, sophisticated, stately, tasteful, understated

Near Antonyms of Au courant

geeky, nerdish, nerdy, cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy, insensible, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, blind, oblivious

Origin & Etymology of Au courant

French, literally, in the current

First known use: 1762

Frequently Asked Questions about Au courant

What does "Au courant" mean?

"Au courant" means fully informed, up-to-date. As an adjective, it is defined as: fully informed, up-to-date. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Au courant"?

Other words for "Au courant" include cool, def, downtown, groovy, hep, hip, in and mod. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Au courant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Au courant"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Au courant". Common alternatives include cool, def, downtown, groovy, hep, hip, in, mod, now and trendy.

What is a slang word for "Au courant"?

Slang words for "Au courant" include cool, def and fresh.

What is the opposite of "Au courant"?

Antonyms of "Au courant" include out, uncool, unhip, untrendy, dowdy, outmoded, styleless and unchic. Near antonyms include geeky, nerdish, nerdy and cheesy.

How do you use "Au courant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Au courant" in a sentence: "au courant filmgoers have dismissed Hollywood's latest effects-laden actioner as so last year"; "glossy magazines full of reed-thin models in au courant outfits"; "doctors try to stay au courant with the latest advances in medicine".

Is "Au courant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Au courant" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Au courant"?

"Au courant" is pronounced /ˌō-ku̇-ˈräⁿ/ and divided into syllables as au cou·rant.