Vivre
Example: Ils vivent dans une vieille maison pleine d'histoire.
Definition
"Vivre" means to have life or to exist in a particular state or place, often implying an ongoing experience or condition. For example, "Ils vivent dans une vieille maison pleine d'histoire" means they live in an old house full of history, highlighting their continuous presence there.
Etymology
The word "vivre" comes from the Latin verb "vivere," meaning 'to live.' It has retained its fundamental meaning through centuries, emphasizing existence and life. Did you know? The root is also the source of many English words like 'vivid' and 'vivacious,' all related to life and energy.
Learn to use this word actively
"Vivre" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 208 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
