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    Existence (en. Existence)

    /ɛɡ.zis.tɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of having a reality.
    The existence of stars is fascinating.
    L'existence des étoiles est fascinante.
    Life considered as a fact.
    His existence is a miracle.
    Son existence est un miracle.
    The way in which an individual lives or manifests.
    He fights for a better existence.
    Il se bat pour une existence meilleure.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'existentia', which means 'state of being'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Existence precedes essence
    Philosophy in which a person exists first before defining their nature.
    L'existence précède l'essence
    In search of existence
    Seeking a meaning or a place in the world.
    En quête d'existence
    Fight for one’s existence
    Struggling to live or for one's rights.
    Lutter pour son existence

    Related Words

    to live
    Having a life, existing.
    vivre
    reality
    That which is real, existing.
    réalité
    presence
    State of being present or existing in a place.
    présence

    Slang Meanings

    Life
    In this city, it’s the jungle; we have to fight for our life.
    Dans cette ville, c'est la jungle, on doit se battre pour sa vie.
    Survival
    He is in survival mode, just trying to exist.
    Il est dans un mode survie, cherchant juste à exister.