Also means
corner
Usage Note
Recoin refers to a small, often hidden corner or recess of a space. The expression les recoins (plural) is used idiomatically to mean 'every nook and cranny': fouiller tous les recoins means 'to search every nook and cranny'. It combines re- (again) and coin (corner).
Examples
"Elle cherchait dans tous les recoins de la maison."
Natural Translation
She was searching every nook and cranny of the house.
Literal Translation
She was searching in all the corners of the house.

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