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 of au courant

• now
• downtown
• fashionable
• hip
• stylish

Examples of au courant in a Sentence

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

Defector is the place to go for all good hoop writing, au courant. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

The show includes a cold-read of a scene written specifically for this show, and beautiful, au courant stand-up. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026

Coach has proven adept at tapping into a yearning among young shoppers for vintage though still au courant brands with a reputation for quality. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 May 2026

Inside People’s, the typically au courant vibe was swapped for an atmosphere that thrummed with nostalgia. — Danielle Naer, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, in the current

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1a