lazy in French
lazy in French is paresseux, fainéant, inactif — lazy means unwilling to work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
lazy in French
paresseux
Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
fainéant
Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
inactif
Causing or characterised by idleness; relaxed or leisurely.
What does "lazy" mean?
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adj Unwilling to work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
"Don't be so lazy; get up and help me wash the dishes."
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adj Slow-moving or relaxed rather than active.
"The cat gave a lazy stretch and went back to sleep in the sun."
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lazy in a sentence
- Don't be so lazy; get up and help me wash the dishes.
- He was too lazy to walk to the shop for milk.
- The cat gave a lazy stretch and went back to sleep in the sun.
- We spent a lazy afternoon by the pool, barely moving at all.
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What is "lazy" in French?
"lazy" in French is paresseux, fainéant, inactif. lazy means: Unwilling to work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
How do you use "lazy" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't be so lazy; get up and help me wash the dishes." In French, "lazy" is paresseux, fainéant, inactif.
Are there other ways to say "lazy" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "lazy": paresseux, fainéant, inactif.
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