au pair

Meaning

Adv

On a working basis by which work done by one party is rewarded by benefits (especially board and lodging) rather than by monetary remuneration.

Noun

1. (archaic) An au pair working arrangement (see Adverb).
2. A person (especially a young woman) working in such a way; now specifically, a foreign worker who helps a host family with childcare, housework, or both while staying as a guest with a host family, and generally receives a small allowance (or pocket money).

Synonyms

aupair

nanny

nursemaid

Translations

au pair

Au-pair

au pair

Au-pair-Mädchen

au pair

fille au pair

ragazza alla pari

au pair

babá

AuPair

au pair

الإجنبي المقيم مع عائلة مقابل القيام ببعض الأعمال المنزلية

de au pair

au pair

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əʊ ˈpɛə/

Etymology

Borrowed from French au pair.