Gorenflot (en. Gorenflot)

/ɡɔ.ʁɑ̃.flɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who does nothing, who is idle.

This man is a true gorenflot; he spends his days doing nothing.

Cet homme est un vrai gorenflot, il passe ses journées à ne rien faire.

A person who does not engage in their tasks.

She is considered a gorenflot at work because she always avoids responsibilities.

Elle est considérée comme un gorenflot au travail car elle évite toujours les responsabilités.

The term is of slang origin, derived from the old French goren, which means laziness.

to be a gorenflot

To be someone who does nothing, who lazes about.

être un gorenflot

gore

Refers to something dirty or disgusting.

gore

flot

Refers to a smooth movement or a flow of water.

flot

An individual who loiters aimlessly.

This gorenflot only thinks about sleeping on the couch.

Ce gorenflot ne pense qu'à dormir sur le canapé.

Someone who avoids work.

The gorenflots at the office always let others do the work.

Les gorenflots du bureau laissent toujours les autres travailler.