affaire

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌɑˈfɛː.rə/

noun
Definitions
  • matter, issue
  • political scandal or controversy
  • sexual affair
  • (dated) business

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch affare borrowed from Middle French affaire derived from English affair.

Origin

English

affair

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