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    Affaires (en. Business)

    /a.fɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Areas of economic activity.
    He works in international business.
    Il travaille dans les affaires internationales.
    Set of commercial transactions.
    The business of this company has progressed well this year.
    Les affaires de cette entreprise ont bien progressé cette année.
    Discussions and arrangements concerning subjects of interest.
    We have business to settle before the end of the day.
    Nous avons des affaires à régler avant la fin de la journée.
    Set of personal activities or commitments.
    His personal affairs are none of his concern.
    Ses affaires personnelles ne concernent que lui.

    Etymology

    The word 'affaires' comes from the Latin 'affaire', meaning 'to do for someone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do business
    To engage in a commercial activity.
    faire des affaires
    state affairs
    Issues or transactions involving the government.
    affaires d'État
    to be in business
    To be involved in the business world or commerce.
    être dans les affaires
    to put affairs in order
    To organize or resolve issues before proceeding.
    mettre les affaires en ordre
    business is going well
    Everything is functioning properly from an economic or commercial standpoint.
    les affaires vont bien

    Related Words

    enterprise
    Organization that offers goods or services.
    entreprise
    commerce
    Exchange of goods and services.
    commerce
    economy
    System of production and distribution of wealth.
    économie
    finance
    Management of assets and liabilities.
    finance

    Slang Meanings

    Job
    This guy is always busy with his job, his business!
    Ce type est toujours occupé avec son boulot, ses affaires!
    Deal
    We got a good deal on business lately.
    On a un bon deal sur les affaires dernièrement.
    Thing
    I didn't understand that thing about business he mentioned.
    Je n'ai pas compris ce truc d'affaires qu'il a mentionné.
    Plan
    He has a plan for his business that will be a big hit.
    Il a un plan pour ses affaires qui va tout déchirer.