Vive (en. Long live)

[viv]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Used to express enthusiasm or approval.

Long live France!

Vive la France !

Expresses intensity or strength.

The colors of this painting are so vivid.

Les couleurs de ce tableau sont si vives.

Means alive, in a figurative sense.

She has a bright and joyful personality.

Elle a une personnalité vive et joyeuse.

From Latin 'vivus', meaning 'alive'.

long live the wind

Expression to celebrate the wind or fresh air.

vive le vent

long live love

Celebration of love, often used in songs.

vive l'amour

long live freedom

Call to celebrate freedom.

vive la liberté

living

Who is alive, animated.

vivant

liveliness

Quality of being lively or quick.

vivacité

to live

To exist, to have a life.

vivre

Exclamation of joy or enthusiasm.

It's a party, long live the evening!

C'est la fête, vive la soirée !

Used to show support for something.

Long live the holidays!

Vive les vacances !