What does affectation in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word affectation in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use affectation in French.

The word affectation in French means allocation, posting, post, posting, use, affectation. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word affectation

allocation

nom féminin (attribution)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'affectation des fonds ira à l'hôpital.
The allocation of funds will go to the hospital.

posting

nom féminin (assignation à un poste)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le jeune enseignant, en apprenant son affectation dans un collège difficile, a fondu en larmes.
The young teacher, learning of his posting to a troubled secondary school, broke down in tears.

post, posting

nom féminin (poste où l'on est affecté)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'affectation des candidats dépend de leur rang au concours.
The candidates' post (or: posting) depends on their ranking in the competitive exam.

use

nom féminin (usage)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'affectation de cette pièce en salon est une réussite.
The use of this room as a sitting room is a success.

affectation

nom féminin (attitude peu naturelle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La directrice parle toujours avec beaucoup d'affectation.
There is always a great deal of affectation in the way the manager speaks.

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