Vivaient (en. Lived)

/vivɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be alive, to exist.
They lived peacefully in a small village.
Ils vivaient paisiblement dans un petit village.
To find oneself in a certain state or conditions.
We lived through difficult times.
Nous vivions des temps difficiles.
To enjoy life.
She lived each moment to the fullest.
Elle vivait pleinement chaque moment.

Etymology

The verb 'to live' comes from the Latin 'vivere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live on love and fresh water
To live simply, without wealth, content with love.
vivre d'amour et d'eau fraîche
to live in the past
To be unable to focus on the present because of memories.
vivre dans le passé
to live day by day
To live without worrying about the future.
vivre au jour le jour

Related Words

to live
To have life, to be alive.
vivre
life
The state of being alive, existence.
vie
liveliness
Quality of being lively, active.
vivacité