je suis paresseux
In French, "I am lazy" is expressed as je suis paresseux.
This phrase is used to describe oneself as lacking the motivation or desire to work or be active.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), suis (am, from the verb être) and paresseux (lazy).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender of the person being described. For the phrase je suis paresseux, the adjective paresseux is masculine. If the speaker is female, the adjective must change to the feminine paresseuse.
Did you know?
- The phrase je suis paresseux describes a state of being, but French uses different verbs for other 'lazy' behaviors, such as flâner for the act of strolling aimlessly without a goal.
- While paresseux is the standard word for lazy, French speakers often use the expression avoir la flemme to describe a temporary feeling of being too lazy to do a specific task.
- In French culture, la paresse is sometimes viewed as a form of resistance or a luxury, rather than just a failure of character.
Examples in context
- Je suis paresseux.I am lazy.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase je suis paresseux.Tatoeba #1133774 by sacredceltic, translation #1359549 by starzykj
- Je suis paresseux le matin.I am lazy in the morning.
- J'ai tendance à être paresseuse le weekend.I tend to be lazy on weekends.
- Je suis un flemmard quand il s'agit de faire le ménage.I am a lazy person when it comes to cleaning.
- Je devrais étudier, mais j'ai la flemme.I should study, but I can't be bothered.
- Je suis complètement feignante, je préfère regarder la télé.I am completely lazy, I prefer watching TV.
- Je suis paresseux quand il fait beau.I am lazy when the weather is nice.
- Pardon, mais je suis paresseux ce matin.Sorry, but I am lazy this morning.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing their chores at home.
- LéaPourquoi n'as-tu pas fait la vaisselle ?Why haven't you done the dishes?
- NathanDésolé, je suis paresseux aujourd'hui.Sorry, I am lazy today.
- LéaCe n'est pas une excuse, Nathan !That is not an excuse, Nathan!
- NathanD'accord, je vais le faire maintenant.Okay, I will do it now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
