French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Lazy" in French: paresseux / paresseuse
paresseux / paresseuse
Lazy in French is paresseux for masculine and paresseuse for feminine. Say Je suis un peu paresseux ce matin lightly. Soften with fatigué if you mean tired, not lazy.
Sunday morning
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How to pronounce paresseux / paresseuse
Say it
pah-reh-SUH / pah-reh-SUHZ
/pa.ʁɛ.sø/ /pa.ʁɛ.søz/
pah-reh-SUH / pah-reh-SUHZ. Stress on final syllable; soft s.
"Lazy" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| paresseux / paresseuse | lazy Gender forms. | Gender forms. |
| un peu paresseux(se) | a bit lazy Softer. | Softer. |
| journée paresseuse | lazy day Mood. | Mood. |
| fainéant(e) | idle / lazy Stronger / blunter. | Stronger / blunter. |
How to use paresseux / paresseuse in real life
- 1Sunday morning
Je suis paresseux aujourd'hui, je reste au lit.
I'm lazy today—I'm staying in bed.
Masculine.
- 2Roommate teasing
Tu es trop paresseuse pour sortir ?
Are you too lazy to go out?
Feminine.
- 3Cat on the sofa
Ce chat est paresseux toute la journée.
This cat is lazy all day.
Animal.
Mistakes English speakers make with paresseux / paresseuse
Incorrect: Elle est paresseux.
Correct: Elle est paresseuse.
Feminine form ends in -euse.
Incorrect: Je suis lazy.
Correct: Je suis paresseux / paresseuse.
Use the French adjective.
Good to know
Calling someone paresseux can sting—use it lightly about yourself more than about others. Une grasse matinée is a beloved lazy morning ritual, not an insult.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing between a hike and the couch
ChatPal
On marche ou on reste paresseux ?
Do we walk or stay lazy?
You
Aujourd'hui je suis paresseux, film à la maison.
Today I'm lazy—movie at home.
ChatPal
Ok, mode paresseux activé.
Okay, lazy mode on.
You
Je prépare le popcorn.
I'll make the popcorn.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lazy" in French
How do you say lazy?
Paresseux / paresseuse.
How does gender work?
Paresseux (m.), paresseuse (f.).
Is it rude?
It can be—soften with un peu or joke about yourself.
How do you pronounce paresseux?
pah-reh-SUH.
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