trait

• Nom désignant une qualité distinctive, une caractéristique ou un trait particulier d'une personne, d'un objet ou d'un groupe.

A noun referring to a distinguishing quality, characteristic, or feature of a person, thing, or group.

1. Distinguishing qualityB2formal

   A particular characteristic, quality, or feature that distinguishes a person or thing.

   trait distinctif

   • Honesty is a desirable trait in a leader.
   • One of his most notable traits is his patience.
   • The study examined personality traits in twins.

   Synonymesattributecharacteristicfeaturehallmarkidiosyncrasymarkpeculiaritypropertyquality

2. Inherited characteristicB2formalscientific

   A genetically determined characteristic or condition.

   Trait génétique héréditaire

   • Eye color is an inherited trait.
   • The scientist studied dominant and recessive traits in plants.
   • Some behavioral traits can be passed down through generations.

   Synonymesattributecharacteristicfeaturemarkerpeculiaritypropertyquality