fille paresseuse
The English phrase "lazy girl" is translated into French as fille paresseuse.
This phrase is used to describe a girl or a young woman who lacks the willingness to work hard.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "girl lazy", as the adjective paresseuse typically follows the noun fille.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective paresseuse must agree in gender with the feminine noun fille.
Did you know?
- While fille paresseuse describes a person, French speakers often use the noun flemme to describe the sensation of laziness. To say 'I feel lazy', they say j'ai la flemme, which literally means 'I have the laziness'.
- Because the word fille can be used as slang for a prostitute, calling someone a fille paresseuse might occasionally be misinterpreted as an insult toward their character rather than just their work ethic.
- In traditional French art and folklore, paresse or 'laziness' is often personified as a specific vice. This stems from the 'Seven Deadly Sins' and frames laziness as a spiritual failure.
Examples in context
- Cette jeune fille est très paresseuse le matin.This young girl is very lazy in the morning.
- Mon amie est une fille pas très active.My friend is a not very active girl.
- Ma petite sœur est une fille paresseuse.My little sister is a lazy girl.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are discussing a younger cousin.
- EmmaTa cousine est une fille paresseuse, n'est-ce pas ?Your cousin is a lazy girl, isn't she?
- NathanOui, elle ne veut jamais travailler.Yes, she never wants to work.
- EmmaC'est dommage pour elle.That is a pity for her.
- NathanJe vais lui parler de cela.I will talk to her about it.
