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    Survivre (en. Survive)

    /syʁvivʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To remain alive after a dangerous event.
    They managed to survive the storm.
    Ils ont réussi à survivre à la tempête.
    To live despite difficult conditions.
    He is trying to survive with few resources.
    Il essaie de survivre avec peu de ressources.
    To remain or continue to exist despite challenges.
    Traditions can survive through generations.
    Les traditions peuvent survivre à travers les générations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'supervivere', composed of 'super-' and 'vivere', meaning to live beyond.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to survive something
    To continue living despite something difficult.
    survivre à quelque chose
    to survive in a hostile context
    To live under adverse conditions.
    survivre dans un contexte hostile
    to survive an accident
    To remain alive after a serious accident.
    survivre à un accident

    Related Words

    survival
    State of continuing to live despite difficult conditions.
    survie
    survivor
    A person who has survived a trial or event.
    survivant
    to live
    To be alive, to exist.
    vivre

    Slang Meanings

    To survive with a minimum of resources.
    He works miracles to survive day-to-day.
    Il fait des miracles pour survivre au quotidien.
    To continue living despite bad choices.
    She always manages to survive even after mistakes.
    Elle arrive toujours à survivre même après des erreurs.