Vives (en. Lively)

/viv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Full of life and energy.

The bright colors of this painting catch the eye.

Les couleurs vives de ce tableau attirent l'attention.

Expressing strong emotion.

She has strong reactions to injustices.

Elle a des vives réactions face aux injustices.

Related to a movement, quick and energetic.

The dancers move with lively gestures.

Les danseurs se déplacent avec des gestes vifs.

From Old French 'vif', from Latin 'vivus', meaning 'living' or 'full of life'.

bright colors

very bright and distinct colors.

des couleurs vives

to have strong reactions

to react with intensity or great emotion.

avoir des réactions vives

vivid ideas

clear and dynamic ideas.

des idées vives

lively

which shows energy or liveliness.

vif

living

which exists, which is alive.

vivant

liveliness

quality of being lively, quick and energetic.

vivacité

something that stands out or attracts attention.

This car has a really lively look.

Cette voiture a un look vraiment vives.

a strong emotional reaction.

He had a strong reaction to that joke.

Il a eu une vives à cette blague.