les affaires
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. business (uncountable)
Malgré une forte concurrence, les affaires se portent bien cette année.Despite heavy competition, business is doing well this year.
a. affairs
La commission des affaires sociales a présenté un nouveau programme d’aide aux habitants.The committee on social affairs presented a new program to help residents.
a. belongings
Vous pouvez laisser vos affaires dans un casier.You can leave your belongings in a locker.
b. things
Charlie a rangé toutes ses affaires avant de quitter la maison.Charlie put all his things away before leaving the house.
c. stuff
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(uncountable)
Ne touche pas à mes affaires sans me demander d’abord.Don't touch my stuff without asking me first.
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