Au
To the
Language note: 'Au' is often used to mean 'to the' or 'at the'. It's a contraction of 'à le'.
Culture note: In French cafes, ordering 'au lait' means with milk, often cow's milk unless specified otherwise.
Context: You complete the sentence about your allergy.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Au
[oh]
To the
A contraction of 'à le', often used in phrases indicating possession or composition.
Je vais au café pour commander.
I am going to the café to order.
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