To stalk in French 🇫🇷

Simple Pronunciation

traquer (trah-kay)

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traquer info.

tips to remember the French word “traquer”:

1. Visualize the word: Imagine yourself actively chasing someone or something, as this is the closest English equivalent.
2. Create associations: Associate “traquer” with the English word “track” as they sound similar and involve the idea of following or pursuing someone.
3. Practice pronunciation: Pronounce “traquer” as “trah-kay” with the stress on the second syllable.

Explanation:
The French word “traquer” means “to stalk” or “to hunt down.” It is a verb used to describe the act of persistently and obsessively following or pursuing someone or something with the intention of harm or invasion of privacy.

Other words with similar meanings: “poursuivre” (to pursue), “chasser” (to hunt), “espionner” (to spy), “harceler” (to harass).

Conjugations:
– Present tense: je traque, tu traques, il/elle traque, nous traquons, vous traquez, ils/elles traquent.
– Past tense: j’ai traqué, tu as traqué, il/elle a traqué, nous avons traqué, vous avez traqué, ils/elles ont traqué.
– Future tense: je traquerai, tu traqueras, il/elle traquera, nous traquerons, vous traquerez, ils/elles traqueront.

Examples:
1. Il traque sa victime sans relâche. (He stalks his victim relentlessly.)
2. La police traque les criminels qui se sont enfuis. (The police are hunting down the criminals who fled.)
3. Les journalistes traquent les célébrités pour obtenir des scoops. (Journalists stalk celebrities to get exclusive stories.)

Note: It is essential to remember that “traquer” has a negative connotation and is used specifically in the context of stalking or hunting down someone with ill intentions.

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