Translation
matter, affair, case
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Word origin
From the phrase a faire ('to do'), from the verb faire ('to make, to do'), which comes from Latin facere. An affaire is literally 'a thing to be done'.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- a faire
- English cognates
- affair, fact
Grammar
Examples
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This is a very serious matter, we must act quickly.
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The police have been investigating this case for six months.
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Mind your own business and leave me alone.
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That's my business and not yours.
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He set up his own business after ten years in a company.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: affaire, air, entre and 7 more words.