Also means
dredge (waterway)
Usage Note
Draguer in everyday spoken French means to try to pick someone up romantically — somewhat more forward than mere flirting. It is informal and can carry a slightly pushy connotation. The noun drague or dragueur describes someone who constantly hits on others. The technical sense of dredging a canal or river is the original meaning and is still used in engineering contexts.
Examples
"Il essaie de draguer toutes les filles."
Natural Translation
He tries to hit on every girl.
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