This is the 1659th most frequent French word.
al
"Al" is not a standalone French word; it may be part of a contraction or a typographical error.
The word 'au' is a contraction of 'à' (to/at) and 'le' (the), used here as 'to the market' in the context of destination.
Je vais au marché ce matin.
I am going to the market this morning.
The word 'aux' is a contraction of 'à' (to/at) and 'les' (the), used here as 'to the children' in the context of communication or direction.
Il parle aux enfants de son expérience.
He talks to the children about his experience.
The word 'au' is used again, here meaning 'at the' when referring to the location of the brilliance.