Ronquerolles (en. Ronquerolles)

/ʁɔ̃.kə.ʁɔl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A behavior characterized by the absence of effort or activity.

His tendency to lie down all day is typical of his ronquerolle.

Sa tendance à rester allongé toute la journée est typique de sa ronquerolle.

An individual who prefers to avoid work or tasks.

Ronquerolles are often mocked by those who work hard.

Les ronquerolles sont souvent moquées par ceux qui travaillent dur.

The word ronquerolles comes from the verb 'ronquer', which means to bask or to be lazy.

to live in ronquerolles

To lead a life without forgetting to rest.

vivre en ronquerolles

to be in a ronquerolle

To be in a state of laziness or idleness.

être dans une ronquerolle

to snore

Producing a noise of obstructed breathing during sleep.

ronfler

idleness

A state of complete rest, with no activity.

farniente

To lounge around doing nothing.

This summer, I’m just going to ronquerolle on the beach.

Cet été, je vais juste ronqueroller sur la plage.

To be too relaxed or inactive.

After the workweek, he switches to ronquerolles mode.

Après la semaine de travail, il se met en mode ronquerolles.