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Rareau pair
The correct spelling is au pair.
How to pronounce au pair
noun
IPA: /əʊ ˈpɛə/
Say it like: Au -pay-r
The correct spelling is au pair. A single girl (or, rarely, a boy) who helps a host family with childcare, housework, or both while staying as a guest with a host family and generally receiving a small allowanc…
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Definition
noun
- 1.A single girl (or, rarely, a boy) who helps a host family with childcare, housework, or both while staying as a guest with a host family and generally receiving a small allowance (or pocket money).
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