lounger

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner une personne qui paresse ou perd son temps, un type de chaise longue ou de fauteuil inclinable pour se détendre, ou un vêtement confortable de détente à porter à la maison.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a person who idles or wastes time, a type of reclining armchair, or an article of comfortable leisure clothing.

1. Idle personB2informal

   A person who habitually wastes time or avoids work.

   Personne oisive

   • He's just a lounger who never does anything productive.
   • The park was full of loungers enjoying the sun instead of working.
   • She called him a lounger for spending all day on the sofa.

   Synonymesdawdlerdo-nothingidlerlayaboutlazybonesloaferloiterersluggard

   Antonymesbusybodyhard workerlaborertoilerworker

2. Reclining chairB1formal

   A comfortable armchair with an adjustable back and footrest, designed for reclining.

   Chaise longue inclinable

   • He bought a leather lounger for his home office.
   • The lounger was so comfortable that she fell asleep in it.
   • They placed two loungers by the pool for relaxation.

   Synonymeslounge chairreclinerreclining chair

3. Leisure clothingB2formalbritish

   A type of comfortable clothing, often a robe or casual garment, worn for relaxation.

   Vêtement de détente

   • She wore a silk lounger while reading in the evening.
   • The store sells luxurious loungers for home wear.
   • He changed into a cotton lounger after a long day at work.

   Synonymesdressing gownhousecoatlounging roberobewrapper