Affecté (en. Affected)

/afɛkte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a person who affects manners or sensitivity.

She speaks with an affected tone to attract attention.

Elle parle avec un ton affecté pour attirer l'attention.

Marked by a strong affectation.

His decoration style is very affected, almost theatrical.

Son style de décoration est très affecté, presque théâtral.

Describes behavior that seems artificial or insincere.

His laugh seemed affected and not natural.

Son rire semblait affecté et peu naturel.

From the verb affecter, deriving from the Latin 'affectare' which means 'to seek, to have affection for.'

affected by his emotions

Refers to a person whose behavior is influenced by strong emotions.

affecté par ses émotions

affected manners

Behaviors or gestures that seem exaggerated or insincere.

manières affectées

affected tone

A style of voice or expression that appears feigned or artificial.

ton affecté

affectation

Behavior or way of being that is highlighted artificially.

affectation

affectivity

Ability to feel and express emotions.

affectivité

affectionate

Which expresses affection.

affectueux

A person who tries to be more interesting than they actually are.

Look at him, he is really playing a role, he is so affected.

Regarde-le, il joue vraiment un rôle, il est si affecté.

Overplayed or theatrical behavior.

It's not serious, it's just affected.

Ce n'est pas sérieux, c'est juste affecté.