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    Vifs (en. Lively)

    /vifs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who shows energy, enthusiasm.
    The children were lively and full of life in the park.
    Les enfants étaient vifs et pleins de vie dans le parc.
    Who is alert, responsive.
    He has a lively mind, always ready to grasp new ideas.
    Il a un esprit vif, toujours prêt à saisir de nouvelles idées.
    Referring to intense colors or lights.
    Her dress was a bright red that caught everyone's attention.
    Sa robe était d’un rouge vif qui attirait tous les regards.

    Etymology

    Lively comes from the Latin 'vivus', meaning alive, animated.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a lively mind
    To be intelligent and responsive.
    avoir l'esprit vif
    bright colors
    Bright and attractive colors.
    des couleurs vives

    Related Words

    living
    Who is alive, animated.
    vivant
    vital
    Relating to life or essential.
    vital
    awake
    Who is attentive, alert.
    éveillé

    Slang Meanings

    To be very active or dynamic.
    This guy is really lively, he never stops.
    Ce gars est vraiment vif, il ne s'arrête jamais.
    To be responsive to events or conversations.
    She is so lively, she always responds to jokes quickly.
    Elle est si vive, elle répond toujours aux blagues rapidement.