paresseuse
The French word paresseuse means lazy (feminine).
Use paresseuse when describing a female person or a feminine noun.
Which one should you use?
Use paresseuse when describing a female person or a feminine noun, and paresseux when describing a male person or a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form of the adjective is paresseux, while the feminine plural form is paresseuses.
Did you know?
- A paresseuse can refer to a type of footstool or a reclining chair designed for lounging.
- The word paresse shares a root with the English word 'paralysis', as both relate to a lack of movement.
- In French, a paresseuse is also the name for a sloth, the slow-moving mammal.
Examples in context
- Je suis une flemmarde.I am a lazy girl.
- Elle est vraiment paresseuse le dimanche.She is really lazy on Sundays.
- Ma sœur est trop paresseuse pour cuisiner.My sister is too lazy to cook.
- Je ne veux pas être une fille paresseuse.I don't want to be a lazy girl.
Example conversation
Gabriel is helping Léa with her housework.
- LéaJe suis un peu paresseuse aujourd'hui.I am a little lazy today.
- GabrielCe n'est pas grave, Léa.It's not a problem, Léa.
- LéaTu peux m'aider avec le ménage ?Can you help me with the cleaning?
- GabrielBien sûr, je vais t'aider.Of course, I will help you.
