vif
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. lively
Le chaton de Nara est incroyablement vif quand il joue.Nara's kitten is incredibly lively when it's playing.
a. sharp
Mon neveu est très vif. Il arrive à finir des puzzles en un rien de temps.My nephew is very sharp. He can complete jigsaw puzzles in no time.
a. bright (for light)
Le ciel était d'un bleu vif après la tempête.The sky was a bright blue after the storm.
a. alive
Selon la légende, le souverain de cette région a été enterré vif.According to the legend, this region's sovereign was buried alive.
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