Also means
the most
Usage Note
max is an informal shortening of maximum, used in everyday speech and texting. Au max means 'at most' or 'to the max'. The phrase à fond les manettes is a more colorful synonym for 'at full speed'. The formal equivalent is au maximum.
Examples
"Ça coûte cent euros au max."
Natural Translation
It costs a hundred euros at most.
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