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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.
When talking about habits, pair *vie quotidienne* with verbs like *organiser*, *gérer* or *décrire*.
Use *vie quotidienne* for neutral descriptions; for a more informal tone, prefer *vie de tous les jours*.
From Old French *vie* (from Latin *vita*) and *quotidienne* (from Latin *quotidianus* ‘daily’).
Used to describe the normal, repetitive aspects of life; can be paired with verbs like *mener*, *avoir*, *décrire*.