love affair
US /ˈlʌv əˌfer/
UK /ˈlʌv əˌfer/
1.
علاقة غرامية, علاقة حب
a romantic or sexual relationship between two people who are not married to each other
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He had a secret love affair with his colleague.
كان لديه علاقة غرامية سرية مع زميلته.
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Their love affair lasted for several years before they broke up.
استمرت علاقتهما الغرامية لعدة سنوات قبل أن ينفصلا.
2.
علاقة حب, شغف
a strong enthusiasm or passion for something
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She developed a love affair with classical music.
طورت علاقة حب مع الموسيقى الكلاسيكية.
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His love affair with painting began in his youth.
بدأت علاقته الغرامية بالرسم في شبابه.