French word

vivre

Pronunciation

IPA/vivʁ/

Meaning

  • verblive

Example

Je veux vivre plus longtemps.

I want to live longer.

Illustration for vivre (live)

More examples

Ils préfèrent vivre en ville.

They prefer to live in the city.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • vivre en ville

    live in the city

  • vivre heureux

    live happily

  • vivre seul

    live alone

Similar words

habiter: To reside in a particular place.
mener: To lead one's life or conduct oneself according to a chosen approach.
passer: To pass time in a particular condition or location.
s'installer: To move to a new place and settle there.

Definition in French

Exister et mener sa vie, habiter au quotidien et éprouver des événements.

Word origin

French vivre comes from Latin vivere, meaning 'to live', and belongs to the same word family as vie, vivant, and survivre.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • experienceverb

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