Affaire d’amour
a love affair.
Historical Examples
Tunic takes a friendly interest in my affaire d’amour, and gives me the benefit of his experience in such matters.
The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba Walter Goodman
noun (pl) affaires d’amour (afɛr damur)
a love affair
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