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vie quotidienne
/vi kɔtidiɛn/
daily life
Sa vie quotidienne est rythmée par le travail et la famille.
His daily life is paced by work and family.
formal
The ordinary, day‑to‑day existence of a person, including routine activities and habits.
Dans sa vie quotidienne, elle prend le métro chaque matin.
In her daily life, she takes the subway every morning.
Often used to contrast with extraordinary or exceptional events.
Collocations
routine quotidiennedaily routineactivités quotidiennesdaily activities
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Contextual pairing
When talking about habits, pair *vie quotidienne* with verbs like *organiser*, *gérer* or *décrire*.
Gold Rule
Avoid over‑formalization
Use *vie quotidienne* for neutral descriptions; for a more informal tone, prefer *vie de tous les jours*.
Word Origin
From Old French *vie* (from Latin *vita*) and *quotidienne* (from Latin *quotidianus* ‘daily’).
Usage Notes
Used to describe the normal, repetitive aspects of life; can be paired with verbs like *mener*, *avoir*, *décrire*.
Word Breakdown
vie
life
rootquotidienne
daily
adjectiveDictionnaire Français-Anglais