In this lesson, we’ll have a look at the adjective feignant (also spelled faignant), which means “lazy”. Feignant is more or less synonymous with paresseux, which also mean lazy, but could also equate to “slacker” in English. Let’s jump into the examples! feignant, feignant(e) lazy (in the masculine and feminine forms)
Learn how to use rester in French to say “to stay” and “to remain” with clear, real-life examples. Includes simple explanations and native audio to help you use it naturally in conversation.
Ailleurs means “elsewhere,” while d’ailleurs means “by the way” or “besides”—two similar-looking words with very different uses. This lesson shows how to use both correctly with clear, real-life examples.
After a prolific 50+ year career sprinkled with box office hits, Gerard Depardieu is a household name on either side of the Atlantic. With one exception, the best Gerard Depardieu movies are French originals. Here are ten top pics for any shortlist.
La Décadanse (Meaning: The decadence) was a hit song released in 1972 by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. Similar to Je t’aime…moi non plus, La Décadanse is racy in nature given the sexual innuendos of the lyrics. Keep reading as we provide the complete French lyrics and English translation with line-by-line analysis of the vocabulary …
