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    Paresse (en. Laziness)

    /pa.ʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of someone who avoids working or being active.
    His laziness led him to fail his exams.
    Sa paresse l'a conduit à échouer à ses examens.
    Disposition to rest rather than to activity.
    He prefers laziness to labor.
    Il préfère la paresse au labeur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pigritia' which refers to indolence.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    let go and enjoy laziness
    Allowing oneself to do nothing and to relax.
    lâcher prise et profiter de la paresse
    cultivate laziness
    Promoting an attitude of inaction.
    cultiver la paresse
    laziness without constraint
    Being lazy without feeling guilty.
    paresse sans contrainte

    Related Words

    indolent
    Who shows laziness, who avoids work.
    indolent
    slacker
    Who prefers to do nothing, lazy.
    fainéant
    relaxation
    State of rest or relaxation.
    relaxation

    Slang Meanings

    Lazing around
    He spends his days lazing around instead of working.
    Il passe ses journées à glander au lieu de travailler.
    Chilling
    We can chill all weekend if it pleases us.
    On peut chiller tout le week-end si ça nous fait plaisir.