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affaire

English translation of affaire

deal

The French word for 'deal' is 'affaire'. It can be used in various contexts such as business/ transaction (Faire une affaire - Make a deal) or event/ situation (Quelle affaire! - What a mess!). It is important to be aware of the context to understand the exact meaning.


Example sentences using: affaire

L'affaire a été résolue.

English translation of L'affaire a été résolue.

The matter was resolved.

This phrase is used when a problem or issue has been dealt with or solved.

C'est une bonne affaire.

English translation of C'est une bonne affaire.

It's a good deal.

This French phrase is often used to refer to something that has been bought or could be bought for a price lower than its real value.

Je ne veux pas me mêler de ton affaire.

English translation of Je ne veux pas me mêler de ton affaire.

I do not want to meddle in your business.

In this phrase, 'affaire' is used to mean a matter, issue, or instance of concern. It indicates one's unwillingness to get involved in someone else's issues or problems.

L'affaire est dans le sac.

English translation of L'affaire est dans le sac.

The deal is done.

This phrase is a way to signify that everything is sorted out or that an agreement has been reached. 'L'affaire est dans le sac' literally translates to 'The business is in the bag'.

L'affaire était trop compliquée pour moi.

English translation of L'affaire était trop compliquée pour moi.

The matter was too complicated for me.

This sentence is used when referring to a problem or situation that is difficult to understand.

C'est mon affaire, pas la tienne.

English translation of C'est mon affaire, pas la tienne.

It's my business, not yours.

This sentence is used to convey that it is someone's personal matter and not of concern to others.

Je fais mes affaires.

English translation of Je fais mes affaires.

I am doing my business.

This phrase is normally used when someone is in the course of doing their personal tasks or businesses.

Il s'occupe de ses affaires.

English translation of Il s'occupe de ses affaires.

He is taking care of his affairs.

This phrase means that someone is attending to their personal matters/ business or tasks.

Elle a fait une affaire en or.

English translation of Elle a fait une affaire en or.

She made a golden deal.

This phrase is a way to signify that someone made a very profitable deal or bargained successfully, gaining a lot from the deal.

Je vais vérifier l'affaire.

English translation of Je vais vérifier l'affaire.

I will check the matter.

This phrase is used when the speaker promises to investigate into or look more closely at a problem or situation.

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