How do I delete a file that says it's in use even though it isn't??!

Hi! I'm hoping someone can help me please! I'm being driven insane by a file on my Mac that I can't delete. It is a temp Illustrator file which created itself out os some tenuous necessity that I don't comprehend! When I try to send it to the trash a message comes up saying '+The operation can’t be completed because the item “AI Temp 0003560350” is in use+' even though it isn't! I have tried closing Illustrator to make doubly sure it isn't in use but it hasn't worked. I don't suppose it's very important to delete it but it's really bugging me!
Any advice much appreciated!
Thanks!

katie-cutie wrote:
I'm being driven insane by a file on my Mac that I can't delete.
have you tried restarting your Mac ?
also, see this article on how to resolve _*Trash Problems*_.
JGG

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