trait
Meanings
Noun
1. line
2. trait
3. color of a mineral
4. the action of hauling or pulling (by an animal of burden) (dated)
5. straps or cords placed on an animal of burden and attached to the vehicle which the animal pulls (dated)
6. an action reflecting a favorable or adverse intention by one person toward another (obsolete)
7. a remarkable or influential historical event
8. a particular passage in a speech that is well-written; an excellent or appealing characteristic of a speech
9. a vibrant, brilliant, or innovative idea
10. verses sung in a Mass between the gradual and the gospel reading (religion)
11. connection or link between one thing and another
12. color of the dust produced by a mineral (geology)
13. the privilege of taking the first turn/move (chess, checkers)
14. trait (oriented-object programming)
15. facial features (in the plural)
16. glug
Examples21
Je l'ai bu d'un trait.
I drank it in one gulp.
boire à long traits
to take long draughts (of a drink)
Il finit son verre d'un trait.
He drained his glass in one gulp.
Tirez un trait sur votre feuille de papier.
Draw a line on your paper.
Son nez est son meilleur trait.
His nose is his best feature.
Ziri avait les traits fins.
Ziri had fine features.