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feignant.

lazy, idle

8 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

adj/fɛ.ɲɑ̃//fe.ɲɑ̃/

  1. lazy, idle

Where this word comes from

See fainéant (“lazybones”). Ultimately from the root of feindre (“to feign, fake”).

noun/fɛ.ɲɑ̃//fe.ɲɑ̃/

  1. idler, loafer

    masculine
Where this word comes from

See fainéant (“lazybones”). Ultimately from the root of feindre (“to feign, fake”).

verb/fɛ.ɲɑ̃//fe.ɲɑ̃/

  1. present participle of feindre

    form-of · participle · present
Where this word comes from

See fainéant (“lazybones”). Ultimately from the root of feindre (“to feign, fake”).

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