fainéant

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The best answer can be found in the story of the Colony, for the General Assembly, at all events, has never been a fainéant ruler.

From The Long White Cloud by Reeves, William Pember

The Invisible King is not, after all, a roi fainéant.

From God and Mr. Wells A Critical Examination of 'God the Invisible King' by Archer, William

And whereas Sieyès condemned his grand functionary to the repose of a roi fainéant, Bonaparte secured to him practically all the powers assigned by Sieyès to the Consuls for Peace and for War.

From The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2) by Rose, John Holland

"Indeed, yes;—or you will be known to all posterity as the fainéant government."

From Phineas Finn The Irish Member by Trollope, Anthony

You call me trifler, fainéant, And bid me give my life an aim!—

From Point Lace and Diamonds by Day, Francis