adjective
English to French Dictionary

lazy Meaning in French (lazy signification en français)

paresseux
Synonymes:fainéantoisifindolent
paresseux in English:lazy
IPA:pa.ʁɛ.sø
Phonetic:pa-rɛ-sø
Plural: lazies
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de lazy en français est paresseux. (Qui répugne à l'effort, au travail ; qui manque d'ardeur, d'activité.)

Usage Note: The feminine form is 'paresseuse'.

Definitions of Lazy

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    adjective
    paresseux

    Unwilling to work or use energy, characterized by a lack of effort or activity.

    Qui répugne à l'effort, au travail ; qui manque d'ardeur, d'activité.

Example Sentences

“He is too lazy to clean his room.”

Il est trop paresseux pour nettoyer sa chambre.

“Don't be lazy; finish your homework.”

Ne sois pas paresseux ; finis tes devoirs.

“A lazy person often misses opportunities.”

Une personne paresseuse manque souvent des opportunités.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

fainéantoisifindolent

In English:

idleindolentslothfulinactive

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

actiftravailleurdiligente

In English:

hardworkingdiligentindustriousactive

Inflected Word Forms

nounlaziness
adverblazily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lazy eyecollocation

A condition in which one eye has reduced vision because the eye and brain are not working together properly.

lazy Susancollocation

A revolving tray for food or other items, typically used on a dining table.