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au fait

au fait
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh fe]
    • /oʊ ˈfɛ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh fe]
    • /oʊ ˈfɛ/

Definitions of au fait words

  • adjective au fait If you are au fait with something, you are familiar with it and know about it. 3
  • adjective au fait fully informed; in touch or expert 3
  • noun au fait acquainted with the facts; well-informed 3
  • noun au fait proficient; expert 3
  • adjective au fait having experience or practical knowledge of a thing; expert; versed. 1
  • adjective au fait Being familiar with or informed about something. 0

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Parts of speech for Au fait

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

au fait popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for au fait

adj au fait

  • au courant — up-to-date, esp in knowledge of current affairs
  • skillful — having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
  • up to snuff — to draw in through the nose by inhaling.

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