affair
Translation
event, matter, liaison, scandal
Examples
The wedding was a beautiful affair.
The wedding was a beautiful affair.
He had an affair with his colleague.
He had an affair with his colleague.
It's a private affair, not your business.
It's a private affair, not your business.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) affair a type of event The party was a grand affair.
to have an affair ((with sb.)) to have a secret romantic relationship She had an affair with her boss.
sb.'s affair someone's personal business That's his affair, not mine.
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Etymology
From Old French 'à faire', meaning 'to do'. It signifies something 'to be done', hence a 'matter' or 'event'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'a fair' as an event, but remember it can also refer to a secret romantic 'affair'. The connection to 'to do' helps remember its meaning of 'matter'.