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No. 11,302 in French

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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