Fainéant

ENZH

What Does Fainéant Mean?

  • 懒惰的人
  • 无所事事的人

Fainéant Pronunciation

/feɪˈneɪ/

Fainéant Definition

noun

Definition

a lazy person; someone who is idle or has a tendency to procrastinate

In ZH

懒惰的人;一个无所事事或倾向于拖延的人

How to Use Fainéant in a Sentence

  • He is often seen as a fainéant who avoids work at all costs.
  • In the workforce, a fainéant can hinder team progress.
  • Children are sometimes labeled as fainéants when they refuse to do their homework.
  • The fainéant attitude in the office led to decreased productivity.
  • Some believe that the fainéant lifestyle can be a choice rather than a necessity.

Cultural Notes

The term 'fainéant' derives from French and is often used in literary contexts to describe characters who embody laziness.