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au cou⋅rant

  [oh koo-rahn; Fr. oh koo-rahn]
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–adjective
1. up-to-date.
2. fully aware or familiar; cognizant.
Origin:
< F: lit., in the current
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au cou·rant   (ō' kōō-räɴ')   
adj.  

  1. Informed on current affairs; up-to-date.

  2. Fully familiar; knowledgeable.


[French : au, in the + courant, current.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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au courant 
"aware of current events," 1762, from Fr., lit. "with the current."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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