French Conversation · Level 14
89 words
French word
vie
Pronunciation
IPA/vi/
Meaning
- feminine nounlife
Example
La vie est belle.
Life is beautiful.
More examples
Il a changé de vie après son déménagement.
He changed his life after moving.
Core concept
The ongoing pattern of habits and activities that shapes a person's or group's everyday existence.
Common phrases
la vie professionnelle
professional life
la vie familiale
family life
changer de vie
change one's life
Similar words
mode de vie: The typical way a person lives and organizes everyday life.
vie sociale: Social relationships and involvement in the wider community.
habitude: A repeated behavior or regular practice in everyday life.
Definition in French
Façon de vivre ou ensemble des habitudes et des activités quotidiennes d'une personne ou d'un groupe.
Word origin
French vie comes from Latin vita, meaning life, through Old French, and it developed both the biological sense and the sense of a way of living.
Usage tips
- Vie is a feminine noun, so standard forms include la vie, cette vie, and une vie.