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affaire

The word “affaire” has 2 syllables: af-faire

It's pronounced as /əˈfɛr/

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In the thesaurus, “affaire” has 179 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affaire along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affaire

Antonyms for affaire

Meanings of affaire

  • noun
    1. (often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
    2. Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
    3. An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
    4. A material object (vaguely designated).
    5. An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).
    6. A romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend).
    7. A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
    8. A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.
    9. The (male or female) genitals.

Example Sentences

  • The scandal quickly became a political affaire.
  • What started as a minor issue turned into a major affaire.
  • The media treated the incident as an international affaire.
  • It was a delicate affaire that required careful handling.
  • The book explores a historical affaire that shocked the nation.

On this page you'll find 182 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affaire, such as: accident, achievement, adventure, aftereffect, aftermath, amour, article.

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