au
A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., you’re, don’t).
contraction
a. in the
La Joconde se trouve actuellement au musée du Louvre à Paris.The Mona Lisa is currently in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
b. at the
Donnons-nous rendez-vous directement au restaurant.Let's meet up at the restaurant.
a. to the
Tu veux venir au cinéma avec moi ?Do you want to come to the movies with me?
a. to the
Tu as vraiment écrit au Premier ministre ?Did you really write to the prime minister?
a. to the
Ce sac appartient au voisin. Il l'a oublié !This bag belongs to the neighbor. He forgot it!
a. with the
L'homme au chapeau, adossé au mur, c'est Jean Moulin.The man with the hat who's leaning against the wall is Jean Moulin.
a. as of
Pourriez-vous m'envoyer tous les dossiers clos au 31 décembre, s'il vous plaît ?Could you please send me all the files closed as of December 31?
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Tu as déjà essayé la glace au basilic ?Have you ever tried basil-flavored ice cream?
Marguerite boit du thé au jasmin tous les jours.Marguerite drinks jasmine tea every day.
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