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    Traîna (en. Dragged)

    /tʁɛ.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of lingering.
    He spends his time doing traîna in the park.
    Il passe son temps à faire du traîna dans le parc.
    A traîna can also refer to a group of people gathering with no specific purpose.
    The young people gathered for a traîna in the street.
    Les jeunes se sont réunis pour un traîna dans la rue.
    verb
    To linger means to remain doing nothing in a place.
    He likes to hang out in his room all day.
    Il aime traîner dans sa chambre toute la journée.
    To linger can also mean to move something slowly.
    He drags his bag on the floor.
    Il traîne son sac sur le sol.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'traîner', derived from the Latin 'tractinare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dragging one's feet
    Move forward slowly with effort.
    traîner les pieds
    hanging out with someone
    Spending time with someone without a specific purpose.
    traîner avec quelqu'un
    do not linger
    Act quickly, do not waste time.
    ne pas traîner

    Related Words

    traîne
    The back part of a garment or accessory.
    traîne
    train
    Means of rail transport.
    train
    traînante
    Who drags, who stretches out.
    traînante

    Slang Meanings

    To stay doing nothing, often used by young people.
    We just chilled and did some traîna.
    On s'est juste posé et on a fait du traîna.
    To be in a state of idleness.
    He is in linger mode tonight.
    Il est en mode traîna ce soir.