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.
Asked 6 years ago
LauraKwiziq team member
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 [email protected]

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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