paresse

la paresse
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. laziness
Je veux vivre avec une personne très active. Je ne supporte pas la paresse !I want to live with a very active person. I can't stand laziness!
b. idleness
Mon frère a plein de projets mais sa paresse l'empêche de les réaliser.My brother has many plans but his idleness keeps him from carrying them out.
c. sloth
La paresse est un des sept péchés capitaux.Sloth is one of the seven deadly sins.
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