mode de vie sain
The English phrase "healthy lifestyle" can be translated into French as mode de vie sain.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mode (mode/way), de (of), vie (life) and sain (healthy).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun mode and the adjective sain must take an s to form modes de vie sains.
Did you know?
- French speakers often use the expression hygiène de vie instead of mode de vie sain when discussing health habits like sleep and diet.
- In France, the concept of a mode de vie sain is often linked to the 'French Paradox', the observation that French people have low rates of heart disease despite a diet rich in saturated fats.
- The word sain shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'sound', as seen in the phrase 'sound of mind'.
Examples in context
- Il est primordial d'adopter un mode de vie sain pour prévenir les maladies.It is essential to adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases.
- Il essaie d'adopter un mode de vie sain.He is trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
- Il cherche un mode de vie sain.He is looking for a healthy lifestyle.
- Un mode de vie sain est important.A healthy lifestyle is important.
- Elle adopte un mode de vie sain.She is adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their new habits.
- ChloéLucas, tu manges beaucoup de légumes maintenant.Lucas, you are eating a lot of vegetables now.
- LucasOui, je cherche un mode de vie sain.Yes, I am looking for a healthy lifestyle.
- ChloéC'est une très bonne idée.That is a very good idea.
- LucasMerci, Chloé, je me sens mieux.Thank you, Chloé, I feel better.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, mode, sain, vie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
