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affaire

/əˈfeər/

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noun

(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

Examples :

"a difficult affair to manage"

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Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.

Examples :

"an affair of honor, a duel; an affair of love, an intrigue"

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An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

Examples :

"The border patrol reported a minor affaire with smugglers, involving only a few shots fired and no serious injuries. "

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noun

A material object (vaguely designated).

Examples :

"He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car."

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An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).

Examples :

"After many years of marriage, John's affair with a coworker became public. "

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A romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend).

Examples :

"The office gossip was that John was having an affaire with his secretary. "

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A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

Examples :

"His wife suspected that he had an affaire with a coworker. "

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A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.

Examples :

"The school's graduation ceremony was a grand affaire, with students dressed in formal attire and proud families watching. "

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The (male or female) genitals.

Examples :

"During the school play, the student's costume was designed to obscure their affaire. "

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