noun

affair

Translation

event, matter, romantic relationship, business

The wedding was a grand affair.

That's my affair, not yours.

She was having an affair with her boss.

((a/an ~ affair)) a ~ event The party was a very noisy affair.

((have an affair with sb.)) to have a secret romantic relationship with (sb.) He is having an affair with his colleague.

Synonyms: event, matter, issue, concern, liaison

From Old French 'a faire' meaning 'to do'. It combines 'a' (to) and 'faire' (to do), literally 'something to be done'.

Think of 'an affair to remember' for the event/romance meaning, and 'mind your own affairs' for the business/matter meaning.