English–French

“life” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vi/

Example

La vie est belle.

Life is beautiful.

Illustration for vie (life)

How to say “life” in French

“Life” in French is vie.

The ongoing pattern of habits and activities that shapes a person's or group's everyday existence.

Full entry for vie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vie

Il a changé de vie après son déménagement.

He changed his life after moving.

Tips for using vie

  • Vie is a feminine noun, so standard forms include la vie, cette vie, and une vie.

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