Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Lengaigne (en. The snatch)

    /lɛŋɡɛɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of inertia or lack of energy.
    After hours of waiting, the lengaigne settled among the passengers.
    Après des heures d'attente, la lengaigne s'installait parmi les passagers.
    A feeling of deep boredom.
    He could no longer stand this lengaigne during his vacation.
    Il ne supportait plus cette lengaigne durant ses vacances.
    A period of stagnation or inactivity.
    The lengaigne intensified during the winter days.
    La lengaigne s'est intensifiée pendant les jours d'hiver.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, likely derived from the verb 'languir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the lengaigne
    To be in a state of boredom or inactivity.
    avoir la lengaigne
    to come out of the lengaigne
    To resume an activity after a period of inactivity.
    sortir de la lengaigne

    Related Words

    languir
    To be in a state of weakening or ineffectiveness.
    languir
    lassitude
    State of mental or physical fatigue due to prolonged effort.
    lassitude

    Slang Meanings

    Too much time spent doing nothing.
    I spent the whole evening doing nothing, it was lengaigne.
    J'ai passé toute la soirée à ne rien faire, c'était de la lengaigne.
    To be lazy or demotivated.
    He is in lengaigne mode, he hasn't moved from his couch.
    Il est en mode lengaigne, il n'a pas bougé de son canapé.