affect in French
affect in French is affecter, toucher, feindre — affect means to influence or make a difference to something.
affect in French
affecter
(transitive) To influence or alter.
toucher
(transitive) To influence or alter.
feindre
(transitive) To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of. [from 16th c.]
affecter
(transitive) To move to emotion.
émouvoir
(transitive) To move to emotion.
affecter
(transitive, pathology) Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).
What does "affect" mean?
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verb To influence or make a difference to something.
"The weather can affect your mood."
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verb To pretend to have or feel a quality; to put on.
"He affected an air of confidence he didn't really feel."
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affect in a sentence
- The weather can affect your mood.
- Lack of sleep can affect your concentration.
- He affected an air of confidence he didn't really feel.
- She affected surprise, even though she already knew the news.
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What is "affect" in French?
"affect" in French is affecter, toucher, feindre. affect means: To influence or make a difference to something.
How do you use "affect" in a sentence?
Example: "The weather can affect your mood." In French, "affect" is affecter, toucher, feindre.
Are there other ways to say "affect" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "affect": affecter, toucher, feindre, émouvoir.
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