affair

• Nom désignant un événement, une question ou une situation, souvent d'intérêt public ou personnel, ou une relation amoureuse/sexuelle.

A noun referring to an event, matter, or situation, often of public or private interest, or a romantic or sexual relationship.

1. Event or happeningB1formal

   An event, situation, or matter, often of public interest.

   affaire (événement)

   • The whole affair was reported in the newspapers.
   • It was a complicated affair that took months to resolve.
   • The charity affair raised thousands for the cause.

   Synonymescircumstanceepisodeeventhappeningincidentoccurrence

2. Romantic relationshipB2informal

   A secret sexual relationship, especially between married people.

   Relation amoureuse

   • He was having an affair with his secretary.
   • The scandal involved a political affair.
   • She ended the affair after discovering the truth.

   Synonymesamourflingintrigueliaisonlove affairromance

3. Personal business or matterB1formal

   One's personal concerns or activities.

   Affaires personnelles

   • That's my affair and none of your business.
   • How I spend my money is my own affair.
   • He kept his private affairs confidential.

   Synonymesbusinessconcerninterestissuematter