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nonchalant

/nɔ̃.ʃa.lɑ̃/

adjective/nɔ̃.ʃa.lɑ̃/

Marked by a lack of vivacity, vigour, liveliness; slow-moving; indolent; Cool, relaxed

Present participle of Old French nonchaloir (“to have no importance”), from non + chaloir, equivalent to Latin non (“not”) + calēre (“to be warm”).

nonchalant — French Dictionary | Passage