French Word · Advanced
désœuvrement
idleness
Pronunciation: /de.zœ.vʁə.mɑ̃/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "idleness".
Example
Je l'ai fait par désœuvrement.
I just did it to kill time.
Practice tips
- Practice désœuvrement out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for advanced-level learners.