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affaire.

matter, issue

7 characters3 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɑˈfɛː.rə/
  1. matter, issue

    feminine
  2. political scandal or controversy

    feminine
  3. sexual affair

    feminine
  4. business

    dated · feminine
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch affare, from Old French afaire. Spelling borrowed again from Middle French affaire. The sense “sexual affair” has been borrowed from English affair.

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