life
life
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (existence)
a. la vie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Life is a wonderful and terrifying enigma.La vie est une énigme merveilleuse et terrifiante.
2. (lifetime)
a. la vie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Henry traveled to many interesting places during his life, including Timbuktu.Henry a voyagé dans de nombreux endroits intéressants au cours de sa vie, notamment à Tombouctou.
a. la vie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
My grandfather believes scientists will soon find life on Mars.Mon grand-père pense que les scientifiques trouveront bientôt de la vie sur Mars.
a. la vie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The truck driver never forgave himself for the lives that were lost when he crashed into the train.Le chauffeur du camion ne s'est jamais pardonné les vies qui ont été perdues lorsqu'il a percuté le train.
5. (figurative) (vitality)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. la vie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The show's choreography was great and the dancers were really full of life.La chorégraphie du spectacle était géniale et les danseurs étaient vraiment pleins de vie.
b. l'énergie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I love this city. It always seems so full of life.J'adore cette ville. Elle semble toujours pleine d'énergie.
a. la durée de vie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The batteries I use in my radio have a life of only two months.Les piles que j’utilise pour ma radio ont une durée de vie de seulement deux mois.
7. (lifestyle)
a. la vie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
How are you enjoying married life, my friend?Comment se passe la vie conjugale, mon ami ?
8. (colloquial) (abbreviation of "life sentence")
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. la prison à vie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
This state doesn't have the death penalty, so you'll probably get life.Cet État n'applique pas la peine de mort, donc vous risquez probablement la prison à vie.
b. la perpète (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
If you keep this up, you're going to get life!Si tu continues, tu vas prendre perpète !
9. (literature)
a. la biographie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The publisher released a new life of George Washington last year.L'éditeur a publié une nouvelle biographie de George Washington l'année dernière.
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