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trailnoun
trails
pl
UK
/treɪl/
US
/treɪl/
Translations
traînéeMarque allongée laissée dans l’air ou sur une surface.
The airplane left a trail of white vapor in the sky.
L’avion a laissé une traînée de vapeur blanche dans le ciel.
traceEmpreinte, odeur ou indice matériel laissé derrière soi.
The hunter found the trail of the deer in the snow.
Le chasseur a trouvé la trace du cerf dans la neige.
We followed the trail through the forest to reach the waterfall.
Nous avons suivi le sentier à travers la forêt pour atteindre la cascade.
pisteAu sens figuré ou policier.
The detective followed the trail of clues to solve the mystery.
Le détective a suivi la piste des indices pour résoudre le mystère.
Definitions
A path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
We followed the trail through the forest to reach the waterfall.
A series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.
The detective followed the trail of clues to solve the mystery.
A track or scent left by an animal, person, or vehicle.
The hunter found the trail of the deer in the snow.
A line or series of marks left by something that has passed.
The airplane left a trail of white vapor in the sky.
Synonyms
track
route
way
course
footpath
road
trace
mark
evidence
path
trailverb
trailed
Past Simple
trailed
Past Participle
trailing
ing-form
UK
/treɪl/
US
/treɪl/
Translations
She trailed her coat behind her as she walked.
Elle traînait son manteau derrière elle en marchant.
The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded streets.
Le détective a suivi le suspect à travers les rues bondées.
Additional translations
accuserDans l’expression accus er du retard.
traînerSe déplacer lentement, avec fatigue.
pisterEn suivant des traces ou une piste.
Definitions
To follow or track the path or scent of something.
The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded streets.
To lag behind or be in a position behind someone or something.
The team trailed by ten points at halftime.
To drag or let something drag along the ground or other surface.
She trailed her coat behind her as she walked.
To move slowly or wearily.
The hikers trailed along the path, exhausted from the long journey.
Synonyms
hound
trace
shadow
chase
pursue
track
follow
stalk
trailadjective
UK
/treɪl/
US
/treɪl/
Used attributively (e.g., "trail shoes"); generally not comparable.
Translations
de trailEmploi sportif et de plein air.
He bought a pair of trail shoes for his mountain trek.
Il a acheté une paire de chaussures de trail pour sa randonnée en montagne.
Definitions
Intended for, used on, or relating to a trail or trails, especially for outdoor activities such as hiking or biking.
He bought a pair of trail shoes for his mountain trek.
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