aux
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
Martha habite aux Émirats arabes unis depuis cinq ans.Martha has lived in the United Arab Emirates for five years.
b. at the
On se retrouve aux Halles pour déjeuner ?Do you want to meet at the Halles for lunch?
a. to the
Cet été, mes grands-parents vont aux États-Unis pour la première fois.This summer, my grandparents are going to the United States for the first time.
a. to the
Pourriez-vous parler aux jurés de l'incident ?Could you talk to the jurors about the incident?
a. to the
Ne prends pas ce ballon ! Il appartient aux enfants là-bas !Don't take this ball! It belongs to the children over there!
a. with
Demande à la jeune fille aux cheveux roux. Je crois qu'elle travaille ici.Ask the young woman with the red hair. I think she works here.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Après avoir cuisiné, Narayani a allumé dans la cuisine une bougie aux fruits rouges.After cooking, Narayani lit a berry-scented candle in the kitchen.
Tu peux me donner la recette de ta tarte aux pommes ?Can you give me the recipe for your apple pie?
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