Après avoir / après d'avoir

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Après avoir / après d'avoir

After watching the film: Après d'avoir regardé ce film- was marked correct. Why it can't be said as: "Après avoir regardé ce film. Is it because 'watching' is considered a gerund ? Thanks.

This question relates to:French lesson "Après avoir fait = After doing in French (auxiliary avoir)"

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LauraFrench expert and teacher in Kwiziq

Bonjour Yallamaraju, Après avoir regardé is the only correct way to say it. If you see an error like this again, please report it to info@kwiziq.com

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yellamaraju s. asked:

Après avoir / après d'avoir

After watching the film: Après d'avoir regardé ce film- was marked correct. Why it can't be said as: "Après avoir regardé ce film. Is it because 'watching' is considered a gerund ? Thanks.

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