Traînant

Traînant is a French verb derived from the verb "traîner," which means to drag, pull, or trail. In its present participle form, "traînant" describes an action that is ongoing, suggesting a slow, continuous movement or process. It can be used literally to describe something being pulled along the ground, such as a dress trailing behind someone. Figurously, it can refer to a lingering feeling, a prolonged illness, or a slow-moving situation. For example, one might speak of "un mal traînant," meaning a persistent or chronic ailment, or "une situation traînante," indicating a situation that is taking an unusually long time to resolve. The word often carries a connotation of slowness, weariness, or a lack of progress, though its exact nuance depends heavily on the context in which it is used. It is a common adjective in French, often modifying nouns to indicate their drawn-out or lagging nature.