mode de vie

/mɔd də vi/
nounIntermediate lifestyle
general

The way a person or group lives, including their habits, values, and daily routines.

Le mode de vie urbain est souvent plus stressant que celui de la campagne.

Urban lifestyle is often more stressful than rural life.

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This phrase is commonly used to describe personal or cultural habits and choices.

Collocations

changer de mode de vieto change one's lifestylemode de vie sainhealthy lifestylemode de vie modernemodern lifestyle

Synonyms

Related Phrases

qualité de viephrase
quality of life
rythme de viephrase
pace of life

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 'mode de vie' to discuss habits, routines, or cultural practices, not just physical surroundings.

📖Word Origin

From 'mode' (manner) and 'vie' (life), combining to describe the manner in which one lives.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is neutral and can refer to individual or collective lifestyles, including cultural or societal patterns.

Word Breakdown

mode
manner or way
root
+
vie
life
root
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