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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
adj
Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
fainéant
adj
Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
inactif
adj
Causing or characterised by idleness; relaxed or leisurely.

What does "lazy" mean?

  1. adj Unwilling to work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
    "He was too lazy to walk to the shop for milk."
  2. adj Slow-moving or relaxed rather than active.
    "The river made a lazy loop through the valley."
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lazy in a sentence

  • He was too lazy to walk to the shop for milk.
  • It was a lazy Sunday spent watching movies on the sofa.
  • The river made a lazy loop through the valley.

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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: "He was too lazy to walk to the shop for milk." 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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