But less au courant readers will find the careful rendering of emotional detail, and sweeping narrative arc, comfortingly familiar from other good realist novels about relationships and family.From the 3rd paragraph of this article at the London Review of Books.
上記の文で、au courantの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "au courant" mean?
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解答
意味：英辞郎によると、
〈フランス語〉最新の（事情に精通した）
Answer
According to Merriam-Webster:
- fully informed : UP-TO-DATE
- FASHIONABLE, STYLISH
- fully familiar : CONVERSANT
Examples
- 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
- He did not go into it, supposing me, I think, to be au courant, but I believe he had made some very strong remarks from the bench. O'Brian, Patrick TESTIMONIES (2003)
- These style stalwarts decorate today's most au courant homes—and the childhood memories of two friends who pulled from the past to shape a new home that sings with signature timelessness. — Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, "'70s Design Inspires a Home Packed with Geometric Patterns and Vintage Treasures," 7 May 2021
- Serving people who live in the Pacific Northwest, the Southwest and Hawaii, Oliver is looking forward to keeping his clients’ collections au courant by attending Centurion, JCK/Luxury and other high-end jewelry trade shows. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, "Seattle-Based Private Jewelry Buyer Todd Oliver Curates Important Luxury Jewelry Collections," 26 Apr. 2021
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