business
US /ˈbɪz.nɪs/
UK /ˈbɪz.nɪs/
1.
entreprise, affaire, commerce
an organization or economic system where goods and services are exchanged for money
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He started his own business last year.
Il a créé sa propre entreprise l'année dernière.
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The company is a large international business.
L'entreprise est une grande affaire internationale.
2.
affaires, activité
the amount of work done by a business
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Business was slow during the holidays.
Les affaires étaient lentes pendant les vacances.
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We've had a lot of new business this month.
Nous avons eu beaucoup de nouvelles affaires ce mois-ci.
3.
profession, métier, activité
a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade
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What's your line of business?
Quel est votre domaine d'activité ?
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He's in the business of selling cars.
Il est dans le commerce de voitures.
4.
affaire, responsabilité, mission
a person's concern or responsibility
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That's none of your business.
Ce ne sont pas vos affaires.
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I'm here on official business.
Je suis ici pour affaires officielles.