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affecté

affected

adjective ah-fek-TEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Personality

Also means

assigned (to a post)

Usage Note

Affecté covers two senses: emotionally moved or upset (il était très affecté par la nouvelle), and administratively posted to a position (affecté à un poste). In the sense of manner, it can also mean 'affected' or 'unnatural', describing a person's overly studied behaviour. The feminine is affectée.

Examples

"Elle semblait profondément affectée."

Natural Translation

She seemed deeply affected.

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