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idlers

/ˈaɪdlərz/

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noun

Fainéants, paresseux

One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.

Examples :

"The park bench was full of idlers, watching the world go by without a care. "

Le banc du parc était plein de fainéants, regardant le monde défiler sans souci.

person character attitude

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noun

Fainéants, paresseux

One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.

Examples :

"The construction site foreman fired the idlers who spent most of their time sitting around instead of working. "

Le contremaître du chantier a renvoyé les fainéants qui passaient le plus clair de leur temps à traîner au lieu de travailler.

person character attitude

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noun

Membres d'équipage non de quart de nuit

Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch

Examples :

""The idlers on the ship, having completed their daytime duties, were asleep in their bunks while the watch crew navigated through the night." "

Les membres d'équipage non de quart de nuit sur le navire, ayant terminé leurs tâches de la journée, dormaient dans leurs couchettes pendant que l'équipe de quart naviguait pendant la nuit.

nautical sailing job person

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noun

Poulie folle, galet tendeur

A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power, but supports a moving belt etc.

Examples :

"The conveyor belt at the factory used several idlers to support the heavy packages and keep the belt from sagging. "

Le convoyeur de l'usine utilisait plusieurs galets tendeurs pour supporter les colis lourds et empêcher la courroie de s'affaisser.

machine device technical part