Visual meaning of 'affaires' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of affaires: (often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public. - Image 1

Visual illustration of affaires: (often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public. - Image 2

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"

business work commerce finance economy industry politics government organization action

Visual illustration of affaires: Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely. - Image 1

noun

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"

action event thing

Visual illustration of affaires: An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle. - Image 1

noun

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

Examples:

"While skirmishes and minor affaires occurred along the border, neither side committed to a full-scale invasion. "

military war action

Visual illustration of affaires: A material object (vaguely designated). - Image 1

Visual illustration of affaires: A material object (vaguely designated). - Image 2

noun

A material object (vaguely designated).

Examples:

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

thing item material

Visual illustration of affaires: An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur). - Image 1

noun

An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).

Examples:

"His multiple affaires led to the end of his marriage. "

human sex emotion

Visual illustration of affaires: A romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend). - Image 1

noun

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

Examples:

""The rumors about the teacher having affaires with students led to an investigation by the school board." "

family sex human

Visual illustration of affaires: A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship. - Image 1

noun

A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

Examples:

"The gossip at the office was that Mr. Thompson had several affaires while he was married. "

family person sex moral

Visual illustration of affaires: A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature. - Image 1

noun

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

Examples:

"The embassy regularly hosts elegant affaires for diplomats and dignitaries. "

culture entertainment event society group

Visual illustration of affaires: The (male or female) genitals. - Image 1

noun

The (male or female) genitals.

Examples:

"The doctor examined the patient's affaires to diagnose the problem. "

anatomy body sex organ human

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "designated" - To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

designated/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/ /ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtɪd/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

Visual illustration for the word "professional" - A person who belongs to a profession

professional/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

A person who belongs to a profession

Visual illustration for the word "investigation" - The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

investigation/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

Visual illustration for the word "especially" - (manner) In a special manner; specially.

especially/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

Visual illustration for the word "skirmishes" - A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

skirmishes/ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪz/ /ˈskɜːrmɪʃəz/

A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

Visual illustration for the word "girlfriend" - A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

girlfriend/ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/

A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

Visual illustration for the word "sufficient" - Equal to the end proposed; adequate to what is needed; enough

sufficient/səˈfɪʃənt/

Equal to the end proposed; adequate to what is needed; enough

Visual illustration for the word "commercial" - An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

commercial/kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/

An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

Visual illustration for the word "engagement" - An appointment, especially to speak or perform.

engagement/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

An appointment, especially to speak or perform.

Visual illustration for the word "characterize" - To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

characterize/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

Visual illustration for the word "dignitaries" - An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

dignitaries/ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛriz/ /ˈdɪɡnəˌtɛriz/

An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

Visual illustration for the word "relationship" - Connection or association; the condition of being related.

relationship/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.