English–French
“inertia” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/inɛʁsi/
Example
Je fais souvent les mêmes tâches par inertie.
I often do the same tasks out of inertia.
How to say “inertia” in French
“Inertia” in French is inertie.
A wheel keeps rolling along the same path because nothing gives it a new push, like a routine that continues without fresh initiative.
Example sentences with inertie
Il faut de la volonté pour sortir de l'inertie.
It takes willpower to break free from inertia.
Tips for using inertie
- Inertie is feminine, so standard forms include l'inertie and une inertie; it is not automatically synonymous with paresse, which focuses on unwillingness to work.