"faineant" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfeɪneɪˌɒn/ Forms: faineants [plural]
Etymology: From Old French fay neant, alteration of feignant (“idler”), present participle of feindre, modelled on fait (“does”) + neant (“nothing”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fro|fay neant}} Old French fay neant, {{m|fro|feignant||idler}} feignant (“idler”), {{m|fro|feindre|}} feindre, {{m|fro|fait||does}} fait (“does”), {{m|fro|neant||nothing}} neant (“nothing”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} faineant (plural faineants)
  1. An irresponsible or lazy person. Categories (topical): Personality Synonyms: idler, fainéant Derived forms: faineant deity
    Sense id: en-faineant-en-noun-uPgfXcS3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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