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Meanings of au courant in English

Being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge.

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        Usage of au courant in English
        1
        The papers keep you au courant of the marvels of Wagner's theater here.
        Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 2 / from Rome to the End
        2
        A few locals who considered themselves politically au courant opined that honeymooning in Mussolini's Italy could be iffy.
        Unfinished desires: a novel
        3
        Through means of the "Presse Theatrale", which is kindly sent to me, I remain au courant of your exertions.
        Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2
        4
        However, if you want to look au courant, a long skirt will be an essential element in your wardrobe over the coming months.
        The Irish Times
        5
        As he was always au courant with everything that happened in the city, his faithful believed the Holy Spirit whispered information to him.
        Island beneath the sea
        6
        When they're timely -like the recent Overly Suave IT Guy -they can help demonstrate that you're au courant with the internet.
        Wired
        7
        He was perfectly au courant of all the questions between the Vatican and the French clergy-his son, secretary of embassy, would go with him.
        My First Years as a Frenchwoman, 1876-1879
        8
        I devoured Blyton at seven with the same reservations that I might read Hemingway at 40, or the distinctly un-PC but au courant Parade's End.
        The Guardian
        9
        "I beg your pardon again," said Gissing, "but you are not au courant with the affairs of the store.
        Where the Blue Begins