Paresseux (en. Lazy)

/pa.ʁɛ.sø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Showing laziness.

He is so lazy that he doesn't even want to get out of bed.

Il est tellement paresseux qu'il n'a même pas envie de sortir du lit.

Refers to an animal that lives in inactivity.

Sloths are known for their slowness and suspended lifestyle.

Les paresseux sont connus pour leur lenteur et leur mode de vie suspendu.

From the Latin ‘pāre, pāris’ meaning ‘equal’ and the suffix ‘-eux’ indicating a characteristic.

to remain lazy

Not making efforts and remaining inactive.

rester paresseux

a lazy person

A person who loves to do nothing.

un paresseux

laziness

State or attitude of someone who avoids work or effort.

paresse

idleness

An excessive form of laziness.

fainéantise

slothfulness

The act of doing nothing or being inactive.

oisiveté

A lazy person

I'm a real lazy person when it comes to doing housework.

Je suis un vrai flemmard quand il s'agit de faire le ménage.

A couch potato

He stays on the couch like a couch potato all day.

Il reste sur le canapé comme un marmot toute la journée.