French Phrase
Tiens-moi au courant.
Meaning
This idiomatic expression is the standard way to ask someone to provide updates on a situation. The word 'courant' refers to the flow or current of events, implying you want to stay in the loop as things move forward.
When to use
It is used in both professional and casual settings when you are waiting for news, such as a job interview result or a friend's travel plans.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tiens-moiaucourant
The Imperative Mood
'Tiens' is the second-person singular imperative of 'tenir', used here to give a friendly command or request.
Object Pronoun Placement
In affirmative commands, the pronoun 'moi' is attached to the verb with a hyphen.
🗨In Conversation
Je vais passer mon entretien d'embauche demain matin.
I am going to have my job interview tomorrow morning.
Bonne chance ! Tiens-moi au courant.
Good luck! Keep me posted.
✕Common Mistakes
Garde-moi au courant.
While 'garder' means 'to keep', the idiomatic verb for this expression in French is always 'tenir'.
Tiens-moi à courant.
The preposition must be 'au' (a contraction of 'à le') to be grammatically correct in this idiom.
↔Alternatives
Tiens-moi informé.
Keep me informed (more formal).
On se tient au jus.
We'll keep each other posted (very informal).
Cultural Tip
French speakers value staying connected through updates. In informal settings, you might hear 'au jus' (literally 'in the juice') instead of 'au courant', which is a popular slang variant used among close friends.