🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

paresseux

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pa-rez-uh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lazy/ˈleɪ.zi/
adjectiveCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #800 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il est trop paresseux pour sortir."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Unwilling to work or use energy.

    "He felt too lazy to go for a run this morning."
  2. 2

    Characterized by a lack of activity or effort.

    "The lazy afternoon made everyone want to take a nap."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'lazy' originates from the Middle English term 'leisie', which is derived from the Old Norse word 'leisi', meaning 'idle' or 'slothful'. Over time, it evolved to describe a lack of effort or inclination to work.

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