au pair (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌoʊ ˈpɛər/
Definition
A young person, typically from another country, who lives with a family for a period, providing childcare and light housework in return for accommodation, meals, and a small payment.
Examples
The family hired an au pair from Germany to help with their two young children.
She worked as an au pair in France for a year after finishing high school.
Being an au pair is a great way to experience a new culture and improve your language skills.
How to Use au pair
- au pair with (prepositional phrase)
- To live with a family as an au pair. — "He is an au pair with a family in London."
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