Vies (en. Lives)

/vje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Plural of life, representing the different existences one can lead.

We have lived multiple lives through our varied experiences.

Nous avons vécu plusieurs vies à travers nos expériences variées.

Existences of living beings.

The lives of animals in the wild are often challenging.

Les vies des animaux dans la nature sont souvent difficiles.

A period of time that can be considered a phase of existence.

In his previous lives, he was a great king.

Dans ses vies précédentes, il était un grand roi.

From Latin 'vita', meaning life, existence.

to lead one's life

To conduct one's existence as one sees fit.

mener sa vie

to have multiple lives

To refer to different life experiences.

avoir plusieurs vies

to change one's life

To radically change one's lifestyle.

changer de vie

life

Existence, period of a human or animal existence.

vie

to live

To have a life, to exist.

vivre

living

To be alive, breathing.

vivant

Life in general, often used to describe lifestyle.

I'm living life to the fullest!

Je profite de la vie à fond!

Various expressions to talk about dynamic urban life.

The lives of Paris are always exciting.

Les vies de Paris sont toujours palpitantes.