D'affaires (en. Business)

/da.fɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Related to commercial, professional, or economic activities.
Business meetings will be held at the company's headquarters.
Les réunions d'affaires se tiendront au siège de la société.
Indicates a sphere of activity related to commerce.
He has been appointed as a business attaché.
Il a été désigné en tant qu'attaché d'affaires.

Etymology

Of French origin, this term comes from the word 'affaire', which denotes a commercial activity or a transaction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

business meeting
A meeting to discuss business topics.
rencontre d'affaires
business agent
A person who represents business interests.
agent d'affaires
ongoing affairs
The regular activities of a company.
affaires courantes

Related Words

affair
A general term used to refer to a transaction or business activity.
affaire
company
An organization involved in economic activities.
entreprise
commerce
The activity of buying and selling goods or services.
commerce

Slang Meanings

To engage in discreet business dealings
He indulged in particular types of business.
Il s'est adonné à des affaires d'un genre particulier.
To have contacts in the business world
He is well-connected; he has many dealings.
Il est bien connecté, il a beaucoup d'affaires.