affaire

noun

Meaning

(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
A material object (vaguely designated).
An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).
A romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend).

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