Vivants (en. Living)

/vivɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who has life.

Animals are living beings.

Les animaux sont des êtres vivants.

Referring to what is animated, in opposition to what is inanimate.

The garden is filled with living plants.

Le jardin est rempli de plantes vivantes.

Who is real, full of energy.

This painting has vibrant colors.

Ce tableau a des couleurs vivantes.

From the Latin 'vivens', present participle of 'vivere', meaning 'to live'.

living beings

All organisms that have the ability to live.

les êtres vivants

living on hope

Who is full of hope; optimistic.

vivant d'espoir

men and living beings

Expression grouping all sensitive and conscious beings.

hommes et vivants

live

Having life, existing.

vivre

vital

Essential to life.

vital

animated

Endowed with life or movement.

animé

Referring to something very dynamic or energetic.

This party is really full of lively people!

Cette fête, c'est vraiment des gens vivants !

Used to describe a joyful and lively person.

She is always lively, unstoppable!

Elle est toujours vivante, inarrêtable !