au courant
adjective
au cou·rant ˌō-ku̇-ˈräⁿ 
1
a
: fully informed : up-to-date
trying to stay au courant
b
: fashionable, stylish
au courant outfits
2
: fully familiar : conversant
Synonyms
- cool [slang]
- def [slang]
- downtown
- groovy
- hep
- hip
- in
- mod
- now
- trendy
- turned-on
- with-it
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
I try to stay au courant with the latest developments in the industry. au courant filmgoers have dismissed Hollywood's latest effects-laden actioner as so last year
Recent Examples on the Web The traditional preservation methods that Owamni features—smoking, fermenting, drying—are au courant. 
Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Plus, there are made-for-inclement-weather stompers to pair with everything from slouchy denim to miniskirts for an au courant look. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 But that happened in 1911, and who can expect a Senator to remain that au courant? Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 Representing your personality through a bunch of squares of stuff, almost like a checklist to prove you’ve had the right experiences, no longer feels au courant. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 May 2022 Doing so might also land you an au courant name, since vintage names like Beatrice, Josephine, Margot, Edith, Cora and Willa are all increasing in popularity. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 With stucco and dark green shutters, terraced gardens and inky blue swimming pool surrounded by gardens, glorious sunsets and sun loungers, Villa Sainte-Anne is both last century perfect and completely au courant. Sarah Turner, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Our creative space will be au courant with this all-natural, cotton rope weaving hanging above the desk. cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022 For those not quite ready to rock blinged out nails, delicate shapes and designs are just as au courant. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2022 See More
Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Plus, there are made-for-inclement-weather stompers to pair with everything from slouchy denim to miniskirts for an au courant look. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 But that happened in 1911, and who can expect a Senator to remain that au courant? Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 Representing your personality through a bunch of squares of stuff, almost like a checklist to prove you’ve had the right experiences, no longer feels au courant. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 May 2022 Doing so might also land you an au courant name, since vintage names like Beatrice, Josephine, Margot, Edith, Cora and Willa are all increasing in popularity. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 With stucco and dark green shutters, terraced gardens and inky blue swimming pool surrounded by gardens, glorious sunsets and sun loungers, Villa Sainte-Anne is both last century perfect and completely au courant. Sarah Turner, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Our creative space will be au courant with this all-natural, cotton rope weaving hanging above the desk. cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022 For those not quite ready to rock blinged out nails, delicate shapes and designs are just as au courant. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French, literally, in the current
First Known Use
1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
au courant
adjective
1
as in now
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- now
- downtown
- fashionable
- hip
- stylish
- in
- mod
- groovy
- chic
- smart
- cool
- trendy
- a la mode
- hep
- def
- modish
- à la mode
- sharp
- turned-on
- with-it
- snappy
- voguish
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- out
- uncool
- nerdy
- geeky
- unhip
- unfashionable
- nerdish
- unstylish
- untrendy
- dowdy
- styleless
2
as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion glossy magazines full of reed-thin models in au courant outfits Synonyms & Similar Words
- fashionable
- happening
- stylish
- chic
- exclusive
- fresh
- in
- a la mode
- smart
- swell
- modish
- elegant
- hip
- trendy
- supercool
- cool
- à la mode
- swish
- voguish
- snappy
- handsome
- graceful
- sharp
- downtown
- haute
- sophisticated
- dashing
- funky
- spruce
- natty
- flossy
- saucy
- ultrasmart
- classy
- sassy
- rakish
- edgy
- haut
- doggy
- dressy
- dapper
- spiffy
- chichi
- ultrahip
- nobby
- swank
- majestic
- posh
- gallant
- ultraposh
- flashy
- kicky
- tasteful
- doggish
- dudish
- ritzy
- refined
- understated
- ultrasophisticated
- foppish
- swanky
- dandyish
- soigné
- soignée
- stately
- ultrachic
- ultracool
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- out
- outmoded
- unfashionable
- unbecoming
- unmodish
- unattractive
- cheesy
- uncool
- dowdy
- tasteless
- tacky
- unstylish
- sloppy
- trashy
- graceless
- slovenly
- inelegant
- untidy
- styleless
- messy
- unkempt
- wrinkled
- unchic
- rumpled
- shabby
- dishevelled
- disheveled
- unhandsome
- sleazy
- mussy
- frowzy
- frowsy
3
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience doctors try to stay au courant with the latest advances in medicine Synonyms & Similar Words
- acquainted
- up
- at home
- informed
- familiar
- aware
- abreast
- conversant
- versed
- mindful
- conscious
- knowledgeable
- up-to-date
- well-informed
- in the know
- cognizant
- heedful
- alive
- sentient
- sensible
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignorant
- uninformed
- unfamiliar
- blind
- unconscious
- unmindful
- unaware
- oblivious
- unacquainted
- unknowing
- unwitting
- unknowledgeable
- insensible
- inattentive
- unheeding