French · word
au
to the
/o/preposition
Meanings
- preposition · A1
Contraction of the preposition 'à' and the article 'le', used before a masculine singular noun to express location, destination, time, or recipient.
Nous allons souvent au cinéma le samedi.
- preposition · A1
Used before a masculine singular noun to indicate a flavor, key ingredient, or preparation style of food or drink.
Elle prend toujours un croissant au beurre et un café.
Appears in 16 scenarios
Greet a neighborSay hello, ask how they are, and say goodbye. Pay at the caféPay with your card and say goodbye politely. Ask for the restroomAsk a staff member where the restrooms are. Say you are hungryTell your friend you want to find something to eat soon. Suggest getting lunchInvite someone to grab a bite at a nearby restaurant. Ask about weekend plansAsk a coworker what they have planned for Saturday.
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