General "lazy"
* Paresseux/Paresseuse: This is the most common and direct translation of "lazy." It is used for both genders.
* Fainéant/Fainéante: This is a more informal and slightly more negative term for lazy. It can also imply a lack of effort or unwillingness to work.
Other options
* Lent: This word translates to "slow" but can also be used to describe someone who is lazy or inactive.
* Inactif/Inactive: These words are literal translations of "inactive," and can be used to describe someone who is lazy or doesn't engage in much activity.
* Mou: This word means "soft" or "limp" and can be used to describe someone who is lazy and lacks energy.
Example sentences:
* Il est paresseux et ne veut pas faire ses devoirs. (He is lazy and doesn't want to do his homework.)
* Elle est fainéante et préfère regarder la télévision. (She is lazy and prefers to watch TV.)
* Il est lent à réagir. (He is slow to react.)
* Elle est inactive et ne fait pas beaucoup d'exercice. (She is inactive and doesn't exercise much.)
* Il est mou et ne veut pas sortir. (He is lazy and doesn't want to go out.)
The best word to use will depend on the specific situation and the level of formality you want to convey.