This is the 12063rd most frequent French word.
traînée
"Traînée" in English refers to a "streak," "trail," or "dragged mark," and can also mean "slut" in a derogatory context.
Here, 'traînée' means 'streak' or 'trail,' referring to the visual trace left by an object like a meteor.
Une traînée de lumière dans le ciel indiquait le passage d'une étoile filante.
A streak of light in the sky indicated the passage of a shooting star.
In this context, 'traînée' refers to the mark or trace left on a surface.
La traînée de boue sur le sol montrait le chemin emprunté par le chien.
The streak of mud on the ground showed the path taken by the dog.
Here, 'traînée' metaphorically means 'disgrace' or 'shame,' used in a figurative and critical sense.