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    Trace (en. Trace)

    [tʁas]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mark left by a person, an animal, or a thing.
    We followed the traces of an animal in the snow.
    Nous avons suivi les traces d'un animal dans la neige.
    Written or graphic trace.
    He left a trace of his passage in the book.
    Il a laissé une trace de son passage dans le livre.
    Residue or symbol of a phenomenon.
    Pollution leaves indelible traces on the environment.
    La pollution laisse des traces indélébiles sur l'environnement.
    verb
    To draw, reproduce a shape or a model.
    She draws perfect lines in her drawing.
    Elle trace des lignes parfaites sur son dessin.
    To follow a line of conduct.
    He carves his path in life despite difficulties.
    Il trace son chemin dans la vie malgré les difficultés.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tractus', meaning 'pulled, dragged'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    footprint
    Mark left by a pedestrian.
    trace de pas
    without a trace
    Without leaving any proof or mark.
    sans trace
    to draw a route
    To draw or establish an itinerary.
    tracer une route

    Related Words

    to trace
    To draw or follow the outline of something.
    tracer
    tract
    To write or elaborate on a document about a given subject.
    tract
    to retrace
    To trace back the path or story of something again.
    retrace

    Slang Meanings

    Cue or hint about something ongoing.
    They found a trace of the party last night.
    Ils ont trouvé une trace de la fête hier soir.
    At the mention of something suspicious.
    There's a strange trace in this matter.
    Il y a une trace bizarre dans cette affaire.