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    Affectation (en. Assignment)

    /a.fɛk.ta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Behavior or expression that shows a pursuit of elegance or sophistication.
    Her affectation in the speech was evident.
    Son affectation dans le discours était évidente.
    Position or job assigned in an administrative context.
    She applied for an assignment abroad.
    Elle a demandé une affectation à l'étranger.
    Act of assigning or distributing resources.
    The allocation of the budget was discussed in the meeting.
    L'affectation du budget a été discutée en réunion.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'affectatio', meaning 'attitude' or 'tendency'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    assignment to a position
    Attribution of a specific job.
    affectation d'un poste
    allocation of funds
    Distribution of financial resources.
    affectation des fonds
    emotional attachment
    Involvement of emotions in a relationship.
    affectation émotionnelle

    Related Words

    to affect
    Achieving a certain effect or impact.
    affecter
    affective
    Related to emotions or feelings.
    affectif
    affection
    Feeling of attachment or affection.
    affection

    Slang Meanings

    Facade
    He plays a role of affectation; it's just a facade.
    Il joue un rôle d'affectation, c'est juste une façade.
    Pretentious
    She's so pretentious with her trendy assignment.
    Elle est tellement chichiteuse avec son affectation à la mode.