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vie
/vi/
life
La vie est belle.
Life is beautiful.
general
The state of being alive; the period between birth and death.
Il a consacré sa vie à aider les autres.
He dedicated his life to helping others.
Can refer to both the abstract concept of life and the specific lifespan of an individual.
general
A way of living; lifestyle or manner of existence.
Elle mène une vie saine.
She leads a healthy lifestyle.
Often used with adjectives to describe the quality or nature of one's life.
general
The existence or duration of something (e.g., a product, project, or organization).
Ce modèle de voiture a eu une longue vie.
This car model had a long lifespan.
Used metaphorically to describe the duration or active period of something non-living.
Collocations
la vie quotidiennedaily lifela vie professionnelleprofessional lifela vie privéeprivate lifela vie socialesocial lifela vie amoureuselove life
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Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'vie' is a feminine noun, so adjectives describing it must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'une vie heureuse' = a happy life).
Gold Rule
Common Collocations
'Vie' is often combined with adjectives like 'quotidienne' (daily), 'professionnelle' (professional), and 'privée' (private) to describe different aspects of life.
Word Origin
From Latin 'vita', meaning 'life'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'vie' is a feminine noun and is often used with adjectives to describe its quality (e.g., 'vie difficile' = difficult life).
Word Breakdown
vie
life
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