English–French

“bustle about” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/afɛʁe/

Example

Il s'affaire dans la cuisine pour préparer le dîner.

He is bustling about in the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Illustration for affairer (bustle about)

How to say “bustle about” in French

“Bustle about” in French is affairer.

Busy practical movement around several details that need attention before something is ready.

Full entry for affairer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with affairer

Elle s'affairer aux préparatifs de la fête.

She is keeping herself busy with the party preparations.

Tips for using affairer

  • In the pronominal form, the reflexive pronoun changes with the subject, as in je m'affaire, nous nous affairons, and ils s'affairent.

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