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Usages of passer
Après le shampooing, la coiffeuse lui passe un peigne fin dans les cheveux.
After the shampoo, the hairdresser runs a fine comb through her hair.
Je passe par la pharmacie avant de rentrer à la maison.
I stop by the pharmacy before going home.
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