Affäre — meaning in English

English meaning

• affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
• incident noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.

Senses

Affäre is used for these senses in English:

• affair A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
• incident An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.
• love affair An affair; a usually adulterous relationship between people who are not married to each other.

affair — full definition

1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.

incident — full definition

1. noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
2. adjective Naturally connected to or arising from something else.

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