What is the meaning of the following French terms: "Avant de" and "Afin de"?

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"Avant de" generally precedes an infinitive and it means "before doing something" -- as in "avant de manger" -- before eating. "Afin de" also usually precedes an infinitive and means "in order to" do something -- as in "afin de comprendre" -- in order to understand. Sep 18 05, 8:45 PM

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