English–French

“live” in French

French

Alsohabiter · résider · demeurer

Pronunciation

IPA/vivʁ/

Example

Je veux vivre plus longtemps.

I want to live longer.

Illustration for vivre (live)

How to say “live” in French

“Live” in French is vivre.

A life continuing through ordinary days and whatever happens in them.

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

Example sentences with vivre

Ils préfèrent vivre en ville.

They prefer to live in the city.

Tips for using vivre

  • With vivre, quelque chose means 'to experience something', while habiter focuses more narrowly on occupying a place.

Other French words for “live”

Nous habitons à Tokyo.

We live in Tokyo.

Il réside à Paris.

He lives in Paris.

Il demeure dans cette maison.

He lives in this house.

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