No. 12,063 in French
traînée
"Traînée" in English refers to a "streak," "trail," or "dragged mark," and can also mean "slut" in a derogatory context.
In a sentence
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.
Here, 'traînée' means 'streak' or 'trail,' referring to the visual trace left by an object like a meteor.
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.
In this context, 'traînée' refers to the mark or trace left on a surface.
Une personne notable ne devrait pas être qualifiée de traînée sans fondement.
A notable person should not be labeled as a disgrace without justification.
Here, 'traînée' metaphorically means 'disgrace' or 'shame,' used in a figurative and critical sense.
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