Usage Note
Traire is an irregular verb (past participle trait) used specifically for milking cows, goats, or other animals. La traite is the noun for milking or the milking session. It is now often a machine process (la traite mécanique), and traire les vaches remains a common farm context phrase.
Examples
"Le fermier trait les vaches chaque matin."
Natural Translation
The farmer milks the cows every morning.

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