tail

US /teɪl/
UK /teɪl/
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1.

queue

the hindmost part of an animal, especially when prolonged beyond the rest of the body, such as the caudal appendage of a vertebrate, which consists of a flexible series of vertebrae and is used for balance, propulsion, or as a prehensile organ.

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The dog wagged its tail excitedly.
Le chien remuait sa queue avec enthousiasme.
A peacock has a magnificent tail.
Un paon a une magnifique queue.
2.

queue, arrière, fin

the rear or end part of something.

:
The plane's tail section was damaged.
La queue de l'avion était endommagée.
He was at the tail end of the line.
Il était à la fin de la file.
1.

suivre, filer

to follow and observe (someone or something) closely, especially in secret.

:
The detective decided to tail the suspect.
Le détective a décidé de suivre le suspect.
They were tailing the car for miles.
Ils suivaient la voiture sur des kilomètres.