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Wednesday, March 7, 1990

AU FAIT : SKILLFUL IN SOMETHING

au fait
PRONUNCIATION:
(o FAY) 
MEANING:
adjective: Being well-informed or skillful in something.

ETYMOLOGY:
From French, literally "to the fact", from Latin facere (to make or do).

USAGE:
"Some technology degree holders took two years in a job before they were au fait with the practical skills."
Caitlin McKay; Award for Dedication; Manawatu Standard (New Zealand); Aug 27, 2007.

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Words are the small change of thought. -Jules Renard, writer (1864-1910) 
source:wordsmith.org

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