Vivre (en. Live)

/vivʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To exist, to have a life.
He wishes to live surrounded by his family.
Il souhaite vivre entouré de sa famille.
To experience something, to spend moments.
They are living unforgettable moments while traveling.
Ils vivent des moments inoubliables en voyage.
To survive, to continue one's existence.
She learned to live with her losses.
Elle a appris à vivre avec ses pertes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vivere', meaning 'to be alive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live on love and fresh water
To live only on love and simple things.
vivre d'amour et d'eau fraîche
to live day by day
Enjoying each day without worrying about the future.
vivre au jour le jour
to live life to the fullest
To enjoy life intensely.
vivre la vie à pleines dents
to live as one wishes
To live according to one's own choices.
vivre comme on veut

Related Words

life
The state of being alive; existence.
vie
liveliness
The quality of being lively, quick.
vivacité
living
Who is alive, who exists.
vivant

Slang Meanings

Live life to the fullest
He parties every weekend, he lives life to the fullest!
Il fait la fête tous les week-ends, il vit à fond!
Live without worry
With his inheritance, he lives without worry.
Avec son héritage, il vit sans souci.