paresseux
lazy
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/pa.ʁɛ.sø/
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Cultural Note
Interestingly, 'un paresseux' is also the French word for a sloth (the animal). The French have a nuanced relationship with leisure — the concept of 'l'art de ne rien faire' (the art of doing nothing) is somewhat celebrated, yet 'paresseux' remains firmly negative.
📝 Example Sentences
Il est trop paresseux pour faire ses devoirs.
He is too lazy to do his homework.
Le dimanche, je me sens un peu paresseuse.
On Sundays, I feel a bit lazy.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | paresseuse |
| masculine | paresseux |
| feminine_plural | paresseuses |
| masculine_plural | paresseux |