Au Pair (Noun)
Meaning
A young foreigner who lives with a family in return for doing light housework.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The family hired an au pair from France to help with childcare and light housekeeping.
- She applied to be an au pair in the United States to improve her English skills and experience a new culture.
- The au pair was responsible for picking up the kids from school and preparing their afternoon snacks.
- As an au pair, she was expected to keep her own room tidy and help with laundry and meal preparation.
- The family treated their au pair like a member of the family, inviting her to join them for dinner and outings.