English–French
“livelihood” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sybzistɑ̃s/
Example
Elle cherche des moyens de subsistance.
She is looking for ways to make a living.
How to say “livelihood” in French
“Livelihood” in French is subsistance.
The basic supply that prevents a person from losing the means to live.
Example sentences with subsistance
L'agriculture de subsistance nourrit la communauté locale.
Subsistence agriculture feeds the local community.
Tips for using subsistance
- Subsistance is relatively formal; everyday French often uses revenu, ressources, or gagner sa vie instead.