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rafle
A "rafle" is a roundup or mass arrest, often by authorities.
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La police a effectué une rafle dans le quartier pour appréhender les criminels.
The police conducted a roundup in the neighborhood to apprehend the criminals.
The term 'rafle' in this context refers to an organized operation by authorities to capture individuals in a specific area, typically associated with rounding up perpetrators or groups.
Lors de la rafle historique, de nombreuses personnes ont été emmenées sans préavis.
During the historical roundup, many people were taken without notice.
The word 'rafle' here indicates a significant event involving the mass arrest or capture of individuals, often associated with historical events or instances of oppression.
Elle a réussi à faire une rafle de bonnes affaires pendant les soldes.
She managed to grab a good haul of bargains during the sales.
In this usage, 'rafle' figuratively describes the act of quickly acquiring or accumulating items, often in a competitive or advantageous manner during events like sales.
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