The title comes from the French term au pair, meaning at par or equal to, indicating that the relationship is intended to be one of equals: the au pair is intended to become a member of the family, albeit a temporary one, rather than a traditional domestic worker.

What exactly is an au pair?

Au Pair Definition An au pair is a young woman or man from overseas who lives with your family on a legal, J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa for up to two years and cares for your children.