Sentence examples of "laziness" in English

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Translations: all10 paresse9 fainéantise1
I can't excuse his laziness. Je ne peux pas excuser sa paresse.
The primary cause of his failure is laziness. La principale cause de son échec est la fainéantise.
Industrious people look down on laziness. Les gens travaillants méprisent la paresse.
Success does not come from laziness. Le succès n'est pas le fruit de la paresse.
His laziness boded ill for the future. Sa paresse était de mauvais augure pour l'avenir.
Make him feel ashamed of his laziness. Faites-lui honte de sa paresse.
I am ashamed of my son's laziness. J'ai honte de la paresse de mon fils.
His laziness is past the margin of endurance. Sa paresse excède la limite de la patience.
His laziness is a bad omen for the future. Sa paresse était un mauvais présage pour l'avenir.
His laziness is a bad sign for the future. Sa paresse était un mauvais présage pour l'avenir.
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