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  2. /The past infinitive (après avoir, après être)
  3. /fouiller

fouiller

fouiller
to search
From Lesson 169:The past infinitive (après avoir, après être)·French

Usages of fouiller

Après avoir fouillé la maison, l'inspecteur a tout compris.
After searching the house, the inspector understood everything.
Avant de fuir, le voleur a fouillé le sac de la victime.
Before fleeing, the thief searched the victim's bag.
En fouillant dans ce placard, tu vas trouver de bons sèche-cheveux.
By searching in this closet, you are going to find some good hairdryers.

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