Vivra (en. Will live)

/vivʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To exist in an active manner, to be alive.
He will live a long time if he takes care of his health.
Il vivra longtemps s'il prend soin de sa santé.
To undergo or experience the events of life.
She will go through difficult times, but she will recover.
Elle vivra des moments difficiles, mais elle s'en remettra.
To live in a certain place or at a certain time.
They will live in Paris next summer.
Ils vivront à Paris l'été prochain.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'vivere', which means 'to be alive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live on love and fresh water
To lead a simple and happy life, without material worries.
vivre d'amour et d'eau fraîche
to live one's life
To enjoy one's life as one wishes.
vivre sa vie
to live together
To share the same living space with someone.
vivre ensemble

Related Words

to live
The verb in the infinitive meaning 'to be alive', 'to exist'.
vivre
life
The condition of being alive, the time during which an organism is alive.
vie
living
That which has the capacity to live or exist.
vivant

Slang Meanings

To be in a life-and-death situation
They are inseparable, they are in it for life and death.
Ils sont inséparables, ils vivent à la vie à la mort.
To be a bon vivant
With him, the party never stops; he’s a true bon vivant.
Avec lui, la fête ne s'arrête jamais, c'est un vrai bon vivant.