French Conversation · Level 94
58 words
French word
vitalité
Pronunciation
IPA/vitalite/
Meaning
- feminine nounenergy
Example
Après les vacances, il a retrouvé sa vitalité.
After the vacation, he regained his energy.
More examples
La marche quotidienne lui apporte de la vitalité.
Daily walking gives him energy.
Core concept
A reserve of life energy visible in sustained movement, effort, and cheerful activity.
Common phrases
avoir de la vitalité
have energy
manquer de vitalité
lack energy
Similar words
énergie: Strength that powers the body or mind.
peps: A short-lived feeling of vigor and drive.
entrain: Cheerful, energetic enthusiasm for getting things done.
Definition in French
Qualité d'une personne ou d'un organisme qui montre vigueur et joie de vivre.
Word origin
The French noun vitalité is a learned formation from Latin vitalitas, based on vitalis and ultimately on vita, meaning 'life.'
Usage tips
- Vitalité is feminine, so standard phrases include une grande vitalité and cette vitalité, not un grande vitalité or ce vitalité.