Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A controversial public matter involving suspected or revealed misconduct.
Natural examples
Die Zeitungen berichten über die Affäre.
The newspapers report on the scandal.
Eine unabhängige Gruppe untersucht die Affäre.
An independent group investigates the affair.
Die Affäre löst eine lange öffentliche Debatte aus.
The affair causes a long public debate.
Usage note
This entry covers a public scandal. The separate meaning romantic affair is not illustrated here. Plural: Affären.
Mini-lesson: Affäre
A controversial public matter involving suspected or revealed misconduct. This entry covers a public scandal. The separate meaning romantic affair is not illustrated here. Plural: Affären.
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