French Meaning of idle

inactif

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Definitions and Meaning of idle in English

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idle (n)

the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

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idle (v)

run disconnected or idle

be idle; exist in a changeless situation

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idle (a)

not in action or at work

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idle (s)

without a basis in reason or fact

not in active use

silly or trivial

lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

not yielding a return

not having a job

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idle (superl.)

Of no account; useless; vain; trifling; unprofitable; thoughtless; silly; barren.

Not called into active service; not turned to appropriate use; unemployed; as, idle hours.

Not employed; unoccupied with business; inactive; doing nothing; as, idle workmen.

Given rest and ease; averse to labor or employment; lazy; slothful; as, an idle fellow.

Light-headed; foolish.

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idle (v. i.)

To lose or spend time in inaction, or without being employed in business.

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idle (v. t.)

To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume; -- often followed by away; as, to idle away an hour a day.

FAQs About the word idle

inactif

the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling, run disconnected or idle, be idle; exist in a changeless situation, not in action or at work, without

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