How is the phrase fouiller à tâtons translated from French to English

English translation
Fumble around
phrase

Chercher ou se déplacer maladroitement, souvent dans le noir.

To search or move clumsily, often in the dark.

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  • J'ai fouillé à tâtons pour trouver l'interrupteur. — I fumbled around looking for the light switch.

  • Ne fouille pas à tâtons dans la boîte à outils, demande-moi. — Don't fumble around in the toolbox, just ask me.

  • Pourquoi fouilles-tu à tâtons sous le siège ? — Why are you fumbling around under the seat?

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