This is the 12062nd most frequent French word.
traîne
"Traîne" means "train" (as in a trailing part, like a gown's train) or "dragging/slowness."
Here, 'traîne' means 'hang around' or 'loiter' and is used to describe someone's leisurely activities without a specific purpose.
Il traîne souvent dans les cafés du quartier.
He often hangs around the neighborhood cafés.
In this sentence, 'traîne' refers to 'drag' or 'pull,' and it describes the action of moving an object along a surface.
Elle traîne un sac lourd derrière elle.
She drags a heavy bag behind her.
Here, 'traîne' denotes 'drag on' or 'extend beyond a reasonable time,' describing a situation that is becoming excessively long or tedious.