Vivrait (en. Would live)

/vivʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates a possibility or hypothesis regarding a life experience.
If he had the choice, he would live in the countryside.
S'il avait le choix, il vivrait à la campagne.
Expresses a conditional situation in the past.
If she had known, she would live differently today.
Si elle avait su, elle vivrait différemment aujourd'hui.
Used to talk about an unfulfilled wish or desire.
He would live his life to the fullest if he could.
Il vivrait sa vie au maximum s'il le pouvait.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'vivere', meaning 'to live'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live your life
To fully enjoy one's life.
vivre sa vie
live day by day
To live without planning for the future, day by day.
vivre au jour le jour
live like a king
To live in comfort and abundance.
vivre comme un roi

Related Words

live
Action of living, existing.
vivre
life
State of being alive; period between birth and death.
vie
survival
Action of staying alive despite difficulties.
survie

Slang Meanings

Live fully
He loves going out and partying, he lives fully.
Il aime sortir et faire la fête, il vit à fond.
Live your best life
Since he quit his job, he is living his best life.
Depuis qu'il a quitté son job, il vit sa meilleure vie.