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la vie

/la vi/
noun★Beginner— life
general

Life, existence, or the state of being alive.

Il aime la vie.

He loves life.

La vie est pleine de surprises.

Life is full of surprises.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to refer to the experience of living, often with a philosophical or emotional connotation.

Collocations

la vie quotidiennedaily lifela qualité de viequality of lifela fin de la vieend of life

Synonyms

l'existencela vie humainele vivant

Antonyms

la mortl'absence de vie

Related Phrases

c'est la viephrase
that's life
la vie en rosephrase
life through rose-colored glasses

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'La vie' is a fundamental concept in French and is used in a wide range of contexts, from everyday conversations to profound philosophical discussions.

⚡Gold Rule

Gender Agreement

'La vie' is feminine, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'une belle vie').

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'vita', meaning 'life'. The French word 'vie' has been used since Old French to refer to the state of being alive.

📝Usage Notes

In French, 'la vie' can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. It is a central concept in French literature and philosophy.

Word Breakdown

la
the (feminine definite article)
article
+
vie
life
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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