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    Survécu (en. Survived)

    /syʁvek/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To continue living after a perilous event.
    She survived the accident thanks to her seatbelt.
    Elle a survécu à l'accident grâce à sa ceinture de sécurité.
    To escape a deadly situation.
    He survived the storm by taking refuge in a cave.
    Il a survécu à la tempête en se réfugiant dans une grotte.
    To live after a serious illness.
    After months of treatment, he finally survived his illness.
    Après des mois de traitement, il a finalement survécu à sa maladie.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'survive' which comes from the Latin 'supervivere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    survive your enemies
    To win against those who wish to harm.
    survivre à ses ennemis
    survived by a miracle
    To remain alive in improbable circumstances.
    survécu par miracle
    survive a crisis
    To manage to live through difficult times.
    survivre à une crise

    Related Words

    survival
    Action of staying alive despite dangers.
    survie
    survivor
    One who has survived.
    survivant
    persist
    To continue to exist despite difficulties.
    persister

    Slang Meanings

    To fight to stay alive with determination.
    He really survived with heart in his battle.
    Il a vraiment survécu le cœur dans sa bataille.
    To deal with extreme situations.
    She survived the worst years of her life.
    Elle a survécu aux pires années de sa vie.