drag

• Nom désignant l'action de tirer quelque chose avec force ou effort, ou quelque chose de fatiguant ou qui ralentit la progression.

A noun referring to the act of pulling something with force or effort, or a thing that is tedious or slows progress.

1. Resistance forceB2formal

   The force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid (like air or water).

   Traînée aérodynamique

   • Aerodynamic design reduces drag on a car.
   • The parachute increases drag to slow the fall.
   • Engineers calculate drag to improve fuel efficiency.

   Synonymesresistanceretarding force

   Antonymesliftpropulsionthrust

2. Boring thingB1informal

   Something that is tedious, dull, or uninteresting.

   Corvée, ennui

   • The lecture was a real drag.
   • Waiting in line for hours is such a drag.
   • Cleaning the garage is always a drag.

   Synonymesborechoredrudgerygrindslogyawn

3. Inhalation of smokeB2informal

   An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

   bouffée (de fumée)

   • He took a long drag from his cigarette.
   • She exhaled after a deep drag.
   • The old man took a drag and then spoke.

   Synonymesdrawhitpuffpulltoke

4. Cross-dressing performanceB2informal

   A style of entertainment involving wearing clothing typically associated with the opposite gender, often exaggerated for performance.

   Drag (spectacle de travestissement)

   • The show featured performers in drag.
   • She went to a drag show last weekend.
   • Drag queens are known for their elaborate costumes.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déplacer quelque chose avec effort, souvent sur une surface, ou de forcer quelqu'un à avancer à contrecœur.

A verb used to indicate the act of pulling something with force or effort, often along a surface, or to cause someone to move reluctantly.

verbe irrégulier

1. Pull with forceA2formal

   To pull something or someone along with effort, usually across a surface.

   Traîner

   • She dragged the heavy suitcase across the floor.
   • He dragged the chair closer to the table.
   • The horse dragged the cart up the hill.

   Synonymesdrawhaulheavelugpulltowtug

   Antonymespropelpush

2. Move slowly or reluctantlyB1informal

   To move or proceed slowly, often due to reluctance or difficulty.

   Se traîner

   • The meeting dragged on for hours.
   • He dragged himself out of bed this morning.
   • The movie dragged in the middle.

   Synonymescrawlcreepdawdlelaglingerloiterplodshuffletrailtrudge

   Antonymesdashhurryrushspeed

3. Involve unwillinglyB1informal

   To force someone to participate in something they don't want to do.

   Entraîner (quelqu'un) contre son gré

   • She dragged her friend to the party.
   • I don't want to drag you into this argument.
   • He was dragged into the project against his will.

   Synonymescoercecompelconscriptdraftforcepressrope insuck in

Variantes phrasaldrag downdrag indrag ondrag outdrag up