# French: The 'Au' Blend

Difficulty: beginner

In French, 'à' (to) + 'le' (the) always contracts to 'au'. So instead of saying 'à le Louvre', you say 'au Louvre'.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [un taxi](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-taxi.md) | /œ̃ taksˈi/ | a taxi |
| [à](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/to.md) | /ˈa/ | to |
| [le Louvre](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/the-louvre.md) | /lə- lˈuvʁ/ | the Louvre |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "The 'Au' Blend" in French?

In French, 'à' (to) + 'le' (the) always contracts to 'au'. So instead of saying 'à le Louvre', you say 'au Louvre'.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Feminine Nouns](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/feminine-nouns.md) (beginner)
- [Asking Questions with Est-ce que](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/asking-questions-with-est-ce-que.md) (beginner)
- [Nasal Vowels & Silent Consonants](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/nasal-vowels-silent-consonants.md) (beginner)

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