affaires

"a difficult affair to manage"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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