Also means
traffic in, deal (illegally)
Usage Note
Trafiquer has two main senses: to tamper with or doctor something (trafiquer un document, 'to falsify a document') and to deal in illegal goods (trafiquer de la drogue, 'to traffic drugs'). Both senses carry a negative connotation. The noun trafic covers both traffic (road) and illegal trade, and trafiquant means a trafficker or dealer.
Examples
"Il a trafiqué les résultats du test."
Natural Translation
He tampered with the test results.
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