How is the word traîner translated from French to English

Passer son temps sans rien faire d'utile.

To spend time doing nothing useful.

phrase
English translation
mess around

Examples with “traîner”

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  • Arrête de traîner et finis tes devoirs. Stop messing around and finish your homework.

  • Le week-end, on traîne, c'est tout. We just mess around on weekends.

  • Tu vas traîner toute la soirée ? Are you going to mess around all evening?

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FAQ about “traîner”

How is “traîner” translated from French?
“traîner” translates into English as “mess around”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “traîner” mean?
Meaning of “traîner”: Passer son temps sans rien faire d'utile. In English — “mess around”.
What part of speech is “traîner”?
“traîner” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “traîner”?
Example sentences with “traîner” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
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