la vie continue
The English phrase "life goes on" is translated into French as la vie continue.
This phrase is used to express that activities and time continue despite a difficult event or a loss.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, la vie continue means "the life continues".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase la vie continue, the verb continuer is conjugated in the third person singular to agree with the feminine singular noun la vie.
Did you know?
- The word vie shares a common root with the Latin word via, meaning 'way' or 'road'. This suggests that, etymologically, a 'life' is seen as a path or a journey through time.
- While la vie continue is standard, French speakers often use the phrase c'est la vie to express a similar but more fatalistic acceptance of a situation.
- While la vie continue is grammatically perfect, a French speaker might more colloquially say la vie suit son cours to mean that life follows its natural course.
Examples in context
- La vie continue.Life goes on.This sentence shows the standalone use of la vie continue.Tatoeba #477394 by sacredceltic, translation #477368 by BlueLagoon
- Le cerveau pense, la vie continue.The brain thinks, life goes on.This sentence demonstrates la vie continue within a larger context.Tatoeba #8202839 by josivangoncalves, translation #8202838 by josivangoncalves
- Malgré les difficultés, la vie continue, ne perdez pas espoir.Despite the challenges, life goes on, don't lose hope.
- La vie suit son cours, il faut que nous avancions.Life follows its course, we must move forward.
- Eh bien, la vie continue, n'est-ce pas?Well, life goes on, doesn't it?
- Malgré cette rupture, la vie continue.Despite this breakup, life goes on.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are talking about a recent breakup.
- GabrielJe ne sais pas quoi faire maintenant.I don't know what to do now.
- EmmaPrends ton temps, Gabriel. La vie continue.Take your time, Gabriel. Life goes on.
- GabrielTu as raison, il faut avancer.You're right, I have to move forward.
- EmmaExactement, tout ira bien.Exactly, everything will be fine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, vie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
