Translations

trailverb

trailed

Past Simple

trailed
Past Simple
trailed
Past Participle
trailing
Gerund
UK
/treɪl/
US
/treɪl/
The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded streets.
Le détective a suivi le suspect à travers les rues bondées.
She trailed her coat behind her as she walked.
Elle traînait son manteau derrière elle en marchant.
Additional translations
pisterEn suivant des traces ou une piste.
accuserDans l’expression accus er du retard.
traînerSe déplacer lentement, avec fatigue.

Definitions

trailverb
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.