CEFR B2

au pair

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: nanny, childminder, babysitter

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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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