Meaning of the word "au pair" in English

What does "au pair" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

au pair

US /ˌoʊ ˈper/
UK /ˌəʊ ˈpeər/
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Noun

a young foreign person who lives with a family in order to learn their language and help with childcare and housework

Example:
Our family decided to hire an au pair to help with the kids and learn French.
She spent a year as an au pair in Spain.