English–French

“lazy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁɛsø/

Example

Mon frère est paresseux.

My brother is lazy.

Illustration for paresseux (lazy)

How to say “lazy” in French

“Lazy” in French is paresseux.

A person watching time pass instead of beginning an expected task.

Full entry for paresseux: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with paresseux

Il a l'air paresseux quand il reste au lit toute la matinée.

He looks lazy when he stays in bed all morning.

Tips for using paresseux

  • Calling someone paresseux directly can sound blunt, whereas un peu paresseux softens the judgment.

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