idle in French
idle in French
oisif
Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
fainéant
Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
inactif
Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
oiseux
Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.
fainéanter
point mort
(intransitive) Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.
tourner au ralenti
(intransitive) Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.