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    Baërle (en. Baerle)

    /bɛʁl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A moment of relaxation or inaction.
    After a long day at work, she took a moment of baërle on her couch.
    Après une longue journée de travail, elle a pris un moment de baërle sur son canapé.
    A period during which nothing productive is done.
    Sunday is often a day of baërle for me.
    Le dimanche est souvent un jour de baërle pour moi.

    Etymology

    Of Alsatian origin, associated with the idea of doing nothing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do some baërle
    spending time doing nothing.
    faire du baërle
    to be in baërle mode
    to be in a state of total relaxation.
    être en mode baërle
    to bleat while baërle
    to relax without worries, like a sheep.
    bêler en baërle

    Related Words

    relaxation
    State of relaxation or loosening.
    relâchement
    rest
    State of pause or cessation of activity.
    repos
    idleness
    The act of doing nothing, often associated with the sweetness of life.
    farniente

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of complete inactivity.
    I'm too tired to go out, I'd rather do some baërle.
    Je suis trop fatigué pour sortir, je préfère faire du baërle.
    To take a break from daily life.
    After the exams, we decided to baërle all together.
    Après les examens, on a décidé de baërler tous ensemble.