affairs
Translation
matters, business, concerns, events
Examples
He is an expert in foreign affairs.
He is an expert in foreign affairs.
I need to put my affairs in order.
I need to put my affairs in order.
Grammar Patterns
((foreign/public/financial affairs)) matters of a particular type She works in public affairs.
((put one's affairs in order)) to organize one's personal business He needs to put his financial affairs in order.
Similar Words
Synonyms: matters, business, concerns, issues
Etymology
Plural of 'affair', from Old French 'a faire' (to do). Used to denote matters of business or state.
Memory Tips
Think of 'affairs' as multiple 'affair' items. 'Current affairs' are the current events happening now. 'Putting your affairs in order' means organizing all your business.